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165 - A.K 47 - Who are the social democrats and what do they want? - part II

from A.K. 47 - Selections from the Works of Alexandra Kollontai · host Kristen R. Ghodsee

Kristen Ghodsee reads a 1906 essay of Alexandra Kollontai, which is weirdly prescient of the present day, 120 years later. This is the second installment of a multipart episode with reading, commentary, and analysis of "Who are the social democrats and what do they want?” Mentioned in this episode:Article: "No babies? Blame capitalism.”Article: "Der Kapitalismus bestraft das Kinderkriegen"Video: Kristen Ghodsee: Antifascism, Anti-colonialism, and the “New Feminism”Send us Fan MailThanks so much for listening. This podcast has no Patreon-type account and receives no funding. There are no ads and there is no monetization. If you'd like to support the work being done here, please spread the word with your networks.Kristen R. Ghodsee is the award-winning author of twelve critically acclaimed books published in over 20 languages, and a University of Pennsylvania Professor of Russian and East European Studies. Check out Kristen Ghodsee's recent books: Everyday UtopiaRed ValkyriesWhy Women Have Better Sex Under SocialismSecond World, Second SexSubscribe to Kristen Ghodsee’s free, episodic newsletter at: https://kristenghodsee.substack.comLearn more about Kristen Ghodsee's work: www.kristenghodsee.com or request to follow her on Instagram @prof_kristen 

Kristen Ghodsee reads a 1906 essay of Alexandra Kollontai, which is weirdly prescient of the present day, 120 years later. This is the second installment of a multipart episode with reading, commentary, and analysis of "Who are the social democrats and what do they want?” Mentioned in this episode: Article: "No babies? Blame capitalism.” Article: "Der Kapitalismus bestraft das Kinderkriegen" Video: Kristen Ghodsee: Antifascism, Anti-colonialism, and the “New Feminism” Send us Fan Mail T...

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