Selma James

Selma James (born Selma Deitch; formerly Weinstein; August 15, 1930) is an American writer, and feminist and social activist who is co-author of the women's movement book The Power of Women and the Subversion of the Community (with Mariarosa Dalla Costa), co-founder of the International Wages for Housework Campaign, and coordinator of the Global Women's Strike.

Selma James
James in 2012
Born
Selma Deitch

(1930-08-15) August 15, 1930
New York City, US
Other namesSelma Weinstein
Occupation(s)Writer, activist
Years active1952–present
Known forCo-founder of International Wages for Housework Campaign
Notable workThe Power of Women and the Subversion of the Community (1972);
Sex, Race and Class (1974)
Spouse
(m. 1956; div. 1980)
Children1 son
Websiteglobalwomenstrike.net
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