Joan Kennedy Taylor on Libertarian Feminism

Taylor discusses the importance of association to humanity, arguing that the feminist movement can take advantage of these associations.

Joan Kennedy Taylor

Joan Kennedy Taylor was a journalist, author, and political activist known for her advocacy of individualist feminism and her role in developing the modern American libertarian movement. She passed away in 2005.

Joan Kennedy Taylor discusses the importance of groups and associations in human society. Even if we think of ourselves as individuals, those around us see us as members of various groups: racial, ethnic, cultural, gender, and so on. Libertarian feminists should recognize this, she argues, and work together to advance non-​state solutions for women’s issues. Taylor spoke at the New York Libertarian Party convention in 1990.