The Bustelo Incident: Marxism and Feminism
New York: Onward Press, 1987. First Edition, First Printing.
Octavo (8 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches; 225 x 140 mm), [2], 90 pages in stapled illustrated wrappers.
A plea for Marxists to embrace feminism by a three-time Vice-Presidential candidate of the Socialist Workers Party. The "Bustelo Incident" refers to a 1954 article in the SWP newspaper, The Militant, attacking the cosmetics industry and making fun of women who used cosmetics. In this pamphlet, the author (1917-1997) recounts the controversy that arose over the article, decries male chauvinism in the article and in the Marxist movement, and pleads for Marxists to have a feminist outlook. SCARCE.
CONDITION: A bit of edge wear and sunning to the covers. Otherwise, Near Fine. Item #1193
Price: $100.00