Sheila Rowbotham
The socialist feminist who argued that women's oppression is rooted in both capitalism and patriarchy, and that feminism and socialism must work together to achieve liberation.
Real World
Rowbotham's influence can be seen in the 1970s Women's Liberation Movement in Britain, where trade union women like those in the Grunwick dispute (1976–78) fought simultaneously against exploitative factory conditions and gender discrimination — embodying her argument that class and gender oppression are inseparable.
Exam Focus
When evaluating Rowbotham, contrast her with liberal feminists to show you understand intra-feminist distinctions — examiners reward this.
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