Article
Gender Inequality in Postcapitalism: Theorizing Institutions for a Democratic Socialism
Review of Radical Political Economics
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2018
Disciplines
Abstract
In this paper, I explore the implications for gender equality of building democratic institutions in workplaces and democratic planning in the economy. I review proposals for postcapitalism and consider whether those institutional innovations are likely to address three aspects of gender equality: discrimination and harassment at work, adequate provision for care work, and social control over consumer decisions. I propose three areas for developing competency at democratic decision making that could improve gender equity.
Citation Information
Barbara E. Hopkins. "Gender Inequality in Postcapitalism: Theorizing Institutions for a Democratic Socialism" Review of Radical Political Economics Vol. 50 Iss. 4 (2018) p. 668 - 674 ISSN: 0486-6134 Available at: http://works.bepress.com/barbara_hopkins/22/