Our next read is Caliban and the witch: Women, the body and primitive accumulation by Silvia Federici

This was published twenty years ago and is lauded as a ‘ground-breaking’, ‘cult classic’ that sheds light on the “intimate relationship between modern patriarchy, the rise of the nation state and the transition from feudalism to capitalism” 

In this informative text, we witness “a study of indigenous traditions crushed, of the enclosure of womens’ reproductive powers within the nuclear family, and of how our modern world was forged in blood” (https://www.waterstones.com/book/caliban-and-the-witch/silvia-federici/9...) 

We'll meet in NieuwLand on Sunday 17th March at 16:30 

There will be a donation jar and some refreshments available (cash or pin)
Please think about donating something if you are able; a place like NieuwLand can only exist through the contributions of volunteers and friends, who know of the importance of places like this, which exist alternative to an individualistic society, capitalist economy and gentrifying neighbourhoods

To learn more about NieuwLand visit their website (https://nieuwland.cc)

NieuwLand is wheelchair accessible but the toilets are not
The nearest public spaces with larger toilets are Wereld Museum Amsterdam (open Tuesday-Saturday 10-17) and hotel The Manor (open 24/7)

If you have access needs regarding the event, that you feel may not be in place, please get in contact with us so that we can do our best to incorporate these (feministbookclubamsterdam@gmail.com)

The beautiful Het Fort van Sjakoo in Amsterdam has a copy listed as being in stock and is usually open to be contacted if you wish to order something they do not have https://sjakoo.nl/product/caliban-and-the-witch-penguin/

The text is also available for download in several places so if you want to attend the session but find it difficult to get hold of the book reach out to us 

Like the FCA more generally we aim to be a harassment free space for everybody. If you are new to our meetings, or feel you need a refresher please read our code of conduct to find out what behaviours we hope for from you, and hold ourselves to in our sessions http://www.thefeministclub.nl/coc

If there are topics or questions you would like to discuss please bring those with you

We are looking forward to seeing and discussing with you!