(1935) - Women and Equality - Margaret Cowl

In 1935, Margaret Cowl's Women and Equality addressed the systemic inequalities faced by women in capitalist societies, arguing that women's oppression was rooted in the exploitation of labour under private property systems. She critiqued the way women, particularly in working-class and marginalized groups, were paid lower wages than men for similar work. Cowl emphasized that the capitalist class perpetuated these disparities to maintain control over labour and profits. She linked the fight for women's equality to the broader struggle of the working class, advocating for a socialist system where exploitation and oppression, including gender inequality, would be abolished. Cowl argued that true equality for women could only be achieved through the collective struggle of workers, particularly through the establishment of socialist governments and policies.