The Abolition of the Family
Abstract
The chapter focuses on a critique of the institution of the family, the essence of which is a privatized system of social reproduction, the couple form, and biogenetic-centered kinship. This chapter revisits 1970s feminist family abolitionism and develops an argument for its contemporary relevance.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Gender and Feminist Studies
Feminist Theory and Gender Studies
Family Dynamics and Relationships
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Duke University Press eBooks
- Pages
- 171–190
- Publication date
- 6 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter