Hood Feminism

Name: Hood Feminism
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SKU: 9781526622709
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Notes from the Women White Feminists Forgot

By Mikki Kendall

Summary

In Hood Feminism, Mikki Kendall addresses the often overlooked issues and everyday challenges faced by marginalised women, arguing that mainstream feminism has not been inclusive enough. Through a series of essays, Kendall explores topics such as poverty, hunger, and accessible education, highlighting the need for a more intersectional approach to feminism that recognises the diverse realities of women of colour.
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If you're interested in a thought-provoking exploration of feminist issues, particularly from the perspective of marginalised communities, this book may appeal to you. It challenges mainstream feminist narratives and focuses on real-world issues like poverty, education, and hunger, offering insightful discussions backed by the author's experiences and observations.

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'It is absolutely brilliant, I think every woman should read it' PANDORA SYKES, THE HIGH LOW

‘My wish is that every white woman who calls herself a feminist will read this book in a state of hushed and humble respect ... Essential reading' ELIZABETH GILBERT

All too often the focus of mainstream feminism is not on basic survival for the many, but on increasing privilege for the few.

Meeting basic needs is a feminist issue. Food insecurity, the living wage and access to education are feminist issues. The fight against racism, ableism and transmisogyny are all feminist issues.

White feminists often fail to see how race, class, sexual orientation and disability intersect with gender. How can feminists stand in solidarity as a movement when there is a distinct likelihood that some women are oppressing others?

Insightful, incendiary and ultimately hopeful, Hood Feminism is both an irrefutable indictment of a movement in flux and also a clear-eyed assessment of how to save it.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Hood Feminism by Mikki Kendall is praised for challenging mainstream feminism by highlighting its neglect of marginalised communities, including those affected by race, class, and disability. Critics commend Kendall's incisive and clear-eyed examination of feminism's shortcomings, calling her work a must-read that demands an intersectional and anti-racist approach to the movement. The book is regarded as essential reading, with reviewers appreciating its poignant insights and ability to provoke necessary change in feminist discourse.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781526622709

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 23 February 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 211g

Pages: 288

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About the Author

Mikki Kendall is a writer, speaker and blogger whose work has appeared in the Guardian, the Washington Post, the Boston Globe, TIME and elsewhere. She has discussed race, feminism, violence in Chicago, tech, pop culture, and social media on BBC Women's Hour, NPR's Tell Me More, Al Jazeera's The Listening Post and Huffington Post Live. In 2019, she appeared in the documentary Surviving R Kelly. A veteran, she lives in Chicago with her family.