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SCUM Manifesto is a radical feminist manifesto by Valerie Solanas, published in 1967. It argues that men have ruined the world, and that it is up to women to fix it. To achieve this goal, it suggests the formation of SCUM, an organization dedicated to overthrowing society and eliminating the male sex.
SCUM MANIFESTO. “Presentation of the rationale and program of action of SCUM (Society for Cutting Up Men), which will eliminate—through sabotage—all aspects of society not relevant to women (everything), bring about a complete female take-over, eliminate the male sex and begin to create a swinging, groovy, out-of- sight female world ...
Valerie Jean Solanas (April 9, 1936 – April 25, 1988) was an American radical feminist known for the SCUM Manifesto, which she self-published in 1967, and her attempt to murder artist Andy Warhol in 1968.
Apr 27, 2022 · "This edition of the manifesto is based on the 1991 Phoenix Press, London, publication which itself was based on the 1983 Matriarchy Study Group, London, version."--Title page verso Includes bibliographical references (pages p. 59-60)
Jun 26, 2020 · She made daring arguments in “SCUM Manifesto,” her case for a world without men. But it was her attack on Warhol that came to define her life.
"Valerie Solanas' SCUM Manifesto was written in 1967 and published in 1968, the year she shot and wounded Andy Warhol. The text used here is that of the 1983 edition of the Manifesto that was published by the Matriarchy Study Group." The SCUM Manifesto by Valerie Solanas.
SCUM Manifesto was written by Valerie Solanas, the woman who attempted to murder Andy Warhol. This short book is essentially a manifesto explaining why the world would be better without men. About half of this book is an introduction by Avital Ronell.
