A fundamental principle of socialism: masculinity must be killed (PKK) In order to lead a meaningful life, we need to define woman and her role in societal life. This should not be a statement about her biological attributes and social status but an analysis of the all-important concept of woman as a being. If we can define woman, it may be possible to define man. Using man as point of departure when defining woman or life will render invalid interpretations because woman’s [existence] is more central than man’s... As can be seen even from this short argumentation, man is a system. The male has become a state and turned this into the dominant culture. Class and [gender] oppression develop together; masculinity has generated ruling gender, ruling class, and ruling state. When man is analysed in this context, it is clear that masculinity must be killed. Indeed, to kill the dominant man is the fundamental principle of socialism! Without gender equality, no demand for freedom and equality can be meaningful. In fact, freedom and equality cannot be realised without the achievement of gender equality. The most permanent and comprehensive component of democratisation is woman’s freedom. -excerpts from Killing the Dominant Male by Abdullah Apo Öcalan, founding member of Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) whose revolutionary armed forces are comprised of 40% women in the fight against ISIS/ISIL and the state repression of Turkey by its imperialist NATO allies.
Posted on: Tue, 21 Oct 2014 07:41:32 +0000
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