Kendall, Mikki
Hood Feminism: Notes from the Women White Feminists Forgot
- ISBN 13:
- 9781526622709
- author:
- Kendall, Mikki
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 centimeters (0.20 kg
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Feminism & Feminist Theory,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Mikki Kendall's Hood Feminism is a thought-provoking exploration of the limitations of mainstream feminism and the need for a more inclusive approach. The author argues that the focus on privilege and individual empowerment can overlook the systemic issues faced by women of colour, particularly in the areas of food insecurity, education, and access to living wages. By examining the intersections of racism, class, and disability with gender, Kendall sheds light on the ways in which white feminists often fail to see the ways in which their privilege can be compounding oppression. This insightful and incendiary book is both a critique of the current state of feminism and a call to action for how to move forward in a more hopeful and inclusive direction. Ultimately, Hood Feminism is a necessary read for anyone looking to understand the complexities of feminism and its relationship to social justice.
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