Bell Hooks
Ain't I a woman
- ISBN 13:
- 9780861043798
- author:
- Bell Hooks
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Pluto Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1987
- Pages:
- 216
- Dimensions:
- 21.5 x 13.5 centimetres (0.20 kg
- Genre:
- Literary Collections
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Ain't I a Woman: Black Women and Feminism bell hooks examines the complex and intertwined struggles of racism and sexism, exploring how black women have been and continue to be oppressed by both white men and black men, as well as white women. Through personal accounts and critical analysis, hooks challenges the idea that these issues can be separated, arguing that they are inextricably linked. This thought-provoking study critiques the racism inherent in the thought of many middle-class white feminists, who have failed to address issues of race and class. hooks' work offers a nuanced understanding of the ways in which black women's experiences are often overlooked or marginalized. By examining the intersections of racism and sexism, hooks sheds light on the ongoing struggles of black women and the need for a more inclusive and equitable feminist movement.
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