I don't understand why there are so many people who consider themselves "Marxist feminists", but at the same time are distracted by astrology.

The origin of feminism is working class, and as a working class movement, it is materialist. I don't know if they at least know what dialectical materialism is, since they don't see such an abysmal contradiction between astrology (pseudoscience) and feminism (materialism).

They remind me of the liberal “feminist” Gloria Steinem.

And the same with some anarchists.

What do you think about it?

  • Balthier [none/use name]
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    7 hours ago

    I agree with you 100% All mysticism of any type should be criticised. Like Marx said, one of our tasks is "ruthless criticism of all that exists". Unironic belief in astrology or witchcraft (heavy emphasis on the unironic part so that people don't misconstrue me) should be opposed by any leftist.