Francoise Verges Books

A vital feminist manifesto from one of our most inspiring political voices

Francoise Verges examines the scandal of white doctors forcefully terminating the pregnancies of thousands of poor women of color on the French island of Reunion during the 1960s, showing how they resulted from the legacies of the racialized violence of slavery and colonialism.

Proposes a thoroughgoing decolonization of the institution of the museum, with a focus on the Louvre

Exploring the intersection of race and domestic labor, this book presents a groundbreaking antiracist perspective on cleaning practices. It challenges conventional notions of cleanliness and examines how societal standards often reflect and perpetuate racial inequalities. Through a critical lens, the author discusses the implications of cleaning on identity and community, advocating for a redefined understanding that promotes equity and justice in domestic spaces. This work encourages readers to rethink their relationship with cleanliness and its broader social impact.

The State will not protect us from gender violence. Our feminism must be anti- racist and decolonial, and must fight for everyone's safety