p in the morning the apprehension of that was so great, that I used to run, and cry all the way as I went to the mill.This child has no name and no face in the capitalist system. “It” is treated as an asset to be bought and exploited by the bourgeoisie. This child, if female, will grow up to an even dimmer future than her male counterpart. It is hard to believe that in this year, 1847, such a disgrace could take place. A manifesto is a public written declaration of principles, policies, and objectives. The communist manifesto was written for the good of the working-class man and all women and children in mind. As a socialist feminist, I agree with the manifesto written by Marx and Engels. My visions cannot be achieved in the capitalist system. The visions of equality are unreachable in our current society where a few rule most through their class and, or sex. I agree with the communist commitment to abolishing the status of women as mere instruments. My sisters have no legal rights, are confined to the home, and bare children from maturity to death. As a socialist feminist, I envision a better life for all people in the new communist order. The following are ideas I view for our future:--free, medical care with an emphasis on preventive medicine, under the service of community organizations--peoples' control over their own bodies, example, access to safe, free birth control, abortion, sterilization, free from intimidation or social stigma--attractive, comfortable housing designed to allow for private and collective living--varied, nutritious, abundant diet--social respect for the work people do, understanding that all jobs can be made socially necessary and important--democratic councils through which all people control the decisions which most directly affect their lives on the job, in the home, and community--scientific resources geared toward the improvement of life for all, rather than conquest and destructio...
