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Patriarchy and Accumulation On A World Scale: Women in the International Division of Labour

The book delves into the complex interplay between gender dynamics and economic processes, examining how women are affected by and contribute to the international division of labor. It analyzes the social, economic, and political implications of this division, providing a comprehensive view of women's experiences in various global contexts. more

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Maria Mies
Maria Mies

Maria Mies is a German author born in 1931. Her works primarily focus on issues of environmental justice and sustainable development, particularly concerning the rights of developing countries and marginalized groups. Mies's work has had a broad impact in both academic and public circles. more

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“So, that was Nature's way. The mosquito felt pain and panic but the dragonfly knew nothing of cruelty. Humans would call it evil, the big dragonfly destroying the mosquito and ignoring the little insects suffering. Yet humans hated mosquitoes too, calling them vicious and bloodthirsty. All these words, words like 'evil' and 'vicious', they meant nothing to Nature. Yes, evil was a human invention.”

“We’ve got to stick together, that’s all I know. We all drive each other crazy at times, but I don’t want to end up here alone, like the Hermit. Then this really would be Hell. Humans do such terrible things to each other that sometimes my brain tells me they must be evil. But my heart still isn’t convinced. I just hope we can survive.”