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Chapter 2
Why Speak of the Witch Hunts Again
From: Witches, Witch-Hunting, and Women
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The readings in Part One of this title explore the history of witch hunts and place them in the context of contemporary violence against women. This reading consists of an essay written in the late 1990’s by the author exploring the need for including witch hunts in the study of early modern history. She argues that the witch hunts serve as an example of how capitalism has always resulted in the oppression of marginalized people, and discusses how a historical analysis of the witch hunts can help us better understand modern society.
Contributors
Silvia Federici
Silvia Federici is a feminist activist and scholar whose writing and political activities have contributed enormously to the broad Autonomist tradition. Known for her intellectual generosity, sharp, nonconformist thought, and searing critiques of capitalist society, Federici’s work has inspired the generation of social activists associated with the rise of the alter-globalization movement.
