Abstract
A determined advocate of socialism anarchism, Lucy E. Parsons believed that inequities in society stemmed from unequal power relations between government and the people. Parsons delivered powerful orations and had an enormous influence in world history in general and US labor history in particular. This essay raises two issues: Parsons’ view of human nature and the degree to which her ideas were rooted in a theory of historical progress. She maintained a staunch commitment to establishing and maintaining collective freedom and her allegiance was demonstrated by her perpetual critiques of any form of domination or subordination of the working class perpetrated by government.
Recommended Citation
Harrell, Willie J. Jr.
(2012)
"“I am an Anarchist”: The Social Anarchism of Lucy E. Parsons,"
Journal of International Women's Studies: Vol. 13:
Iss.
1, Article 1.
Available at:
https://vc.bridgew.edu/jiws/vol13/iss1/1