scum manifesto is a radical feminist manifesto by valerie solanas, published in 1967. it argues that men have ruined the world, and that it is up to women to fix it. to achieve this goal, it suggests the formation of scum, an organization dedicated to overthrowing society and eliminating the male sex. the manifesto is widely regarded as satirical, but based on legitimate philosophical and social concerns. it has been reprinted at least ten times in english, translated into thirteen languages, and excerpted several times.