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Chapter 3
Witch Hunts, Enclosures, and the Demise of Communal Property Relations
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 argues that the English enclosures, and the rise of agrarian capitalism provide a relevant social background for understanding the production of many witchcraft accusations and establishing a connection between with-hunting and capital accumulation.
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.
