The Origin of the Family, Private Property and the State

Welome to the first ever meeting of socialist reading group! We are living through an era where education on revolutionary material is crucial. Endless wars, climate catastrophe, and a declining standard of living are the defining characteristics of this day and age. Only by educating ourselves on marxist theory can we understand the underlying forces in society scientifically.

The Origin of the Family Private Property and the State outlines how family structures have changed alongside economic structures throughout history. It covers the subjugation of women, formation of monogamy, rise of private property, and the formation of the state.

WARNING: The first chapter contains many inaccuracies which are now considered very outdated. Don’t let it shake you from the rest of the text.

Please read the entirety of The Origin of the Family Private Property and the State prior to this meeting. An online free copy is linked below. We will be seated at a table with a red sign. I’m excited to get to know all of you!

https://www.marxists.org/archive/marx/works/1884/origin-family/