About this title: The book that established hooks as one of international feminism's most challenging and influential voices has been updated with a new Preface by the author reflecting on the book's impact and development of her ideas since it was first published.
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Binding: Softcover
Publisher: South End Pr
Date Published: 2000-05-01
ISBN-13:9780896086135ISBN:0896086135
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: South End Press
Date Published: 2000
ISBN-13:9780896086135ISBN:0896086135
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: South End Press
Date Published: 2000
ISBN-13:9780896086135ISBN:0896086135
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Edition: 2nd edition
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: SOUTH END PR
Date Published: 2000
ISBN-13:9780896086135ISBN:0896086135
Description: The book that established hooks as one of international feminism's most challenging and influential voices has been updated with a new Preface by the author reflecting on the book's impact and development of her ideas since it was first published. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: South End Press
Date Published: 2000
ISBN-13:9780896086135ISBN:0896086135
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"Perhaps more than any other author, bell hooks has managed to reframe Feminism. Before hooks, what was meant by "Feminism" was "increased opportunity" for upperclass white women; thanks to hooks, Feminism has now included other voices, and more importantly reformulated Feminism to challenge masculine domination (does inclusion in the boardroom mean "equal opportunity," or does it just participate in centuries-old practices of domination and exploitation?). And plus she's a terrific writer. But not for the faint-hearted."
"I just finished this book, and I found it challenging (in the sense that it challenges some generally accepted notions) and very thoughtful and well-written. She argues that mainstream feminism, which has been dominated by middle and upper-class white women, has not opened its doors adequately to non-white and working class women. she argues that part of the reason the movement has failed is because there has been an internalization of the sexist oppression paradigm by the leaders of the feminist movement (which manifests itself in the failure to recognize or address racism and classism in the movement). She says the movement definitely needs to be more democratic - rather than focus on advancing careers of white middle and upper class women, the focus needs to be on the poorer non-white women whose position in society has become worse/lower. she also argues that its absolutely essential to find ways to involve progressive men to advocate for feminism with other men who benefit from the patriachal hierarchy. As long as men are seen as "the enemy" it will be impossible for the movement to grow."
"bell hooks. Hell yeah. She's very intelligent, and illustrates problems but also offers solutions. This is an approachable read, but I can see it making some people who are not sure about feminism (well, maybe more so about white privilege than feminism) angry, or at the very least, uncomfortable. Those people should suck it."
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