Building on my recent discussion, it's vital as a principled Marxist feminist to continually highlight the often-overlooked contributions of revolutionary figures to the cause of women's liberation. When we simplify history to claim that men 'never cared' about women's issues, we risk erasing the nuanced and foundational work that shaped much of our current understanding of patriarchy and oppression. Take Karl Marx, for instance. While not explicitly a feminist in the modern sense, his analysis of capitalism and class struggle inherently addressed the subjugation of women. In works like the Communist Manifesto and *Capital*, he laid the groundwork for understanding how economic systems contribute to social hierarchies, including gender. His collaborator, Frederick Engels, further elaborated on this in *The Origin of the Family, Private Property, and the State*, attempting to trace the roots of patriarchal society to shifts in economic structures and the rise of private property. These aren't just academic musings; they provide a powerful framework for analyzing how societal forces impact women's status. Beyond theory, revolutionary leaders actively integrated women's liberation into their struggles. August Bebel, an influential German socialist, was a strong advocate for women's rights, and his work profoundly influenced figures like Alexandra Kollontai, a key Bolshevik revolutionary who championed women's rights in the early Soviet Union. Their efforts demonstrate that the fight for gender equality was seen as integral, not secondary, to broader revolutionary goals. Consider Thomas Sankara, the revolutionary leader of Burkina Faso. He famously stated that revolution and women's liberation go together, emphasizing that it's a basic necessity for the revolution to triumph, not an act of charity. This perspective was echoed by leaders like Mao Zedong, who declared that 'women hold up half the sky,' recognizing their indispensable role in societal progress. Ho Chi Minh, too, prioritized women's liberation as vital to the Vietnamese revolution. These leaders understood that true liberation for all was impossible without addressing the specific oppression faced by women. And it wasn't just international Marxist-Leninist men. In the United States, the Black Panther Party, particularly Huey P. Newton, also articulated strong stances on women's liberation, recognizing its intersection with racial and class struggles. They understood that oppressive systems are interconnected and must be dismantled holistically. Of course, none of these men were 'perfect feminists' by today's standards. They grew up in white, cis, heteronormative, patriarchal, and capitalist societies, just like many of us. To expect them to fully transcend the limitations of their time is ahistorical. However, their contributions undeniably benefit and inform feminist theory, providing crucial insights into how we can achieve collective liberation. It's about acknowledging the historical record and learning from all who contributed to the ongoing struggle for a more just world.