Laura Winkiel

SCUM Manifesto is a self-published manifesto by American radical feminist Valerie Solanas. First published in 1967, it blames men for the ills of humankind and urges women to "overthrow the government, eliminate the money system, institute complete automation and eliminate the male sex". It has sometimes been described as a satire or parody. The term SCUM appeared on the cover of the first edition from Olympia Press, as "S.C.U.M." was said to stand for "Society for Cutting Up Men". Solanas obj…