The author does not take her own ideas seriously. Especially illogical and radical seems the part related to the creation of the biological weapon to eliminate all men (Solanas, 1968). Valerie seems to be unable to formulate her thoughts rationally due to her deep grief and hatred for the men. The arrogant and impulsive text strives to offend men without providing profound arguments supporting the initial claims. Many other logical inconsistencies in the narration reflect the author’s lack of knowledge, empathy, and critical thinking. By claiming so, Valerie contradicts her own ideas about the ethical nature of women rejecting art as the manifestation of the soul and emotions. The author describes art, philosophy, and religion as methods created by men to escape their true identities (Solanas, 1968). Her claims regarding the possibility of fighting death and eliminating art are paradoxical, having lousy argumentation, as well as most of the ideas mentioned in the Manifesto.

Solanas highly criticizes the art, politics, religion, science, and other foundations based on which society is built. Valerie’s inflammatory work is full of different topics and problems in modern society. The ideas reflected in writing should not be treated seriously, but these thoughts can be used to better understand the emotions of women and improve gender relationships in society. However, her work is critical in identifying the problems of society. It is also vital to highlight that Solanas was diagnosed with schizophrenia (Solanas, 1968). Her Manifesto contains many offensive utterances and seems illogical at first glance. Valerie criticizes the existing functioning of society through the prism of feminism. The work touches upon many spheres of human life, such as philosophy, religion, politics, and others. Based on gender differences and inequality, the author of the Manifesto, Valerie Solanas, represents a unique view of society’s order emphasizing the woman as an essential element of creation. The SCUM Manifesto is a work that reflects the theory of the representative of the radical feminism movement.

Scum Manifesto by Valerie Solanas