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Mikki Kendall
ISBN 9780525560548
Rs. 1,360
Penguin Books
Hood Feminism
Who it's for: Readers interested in intersectional feminism and social justice
Hood Feminism by Mikki Kendall critically examines mainstream feminism, arguing it often overlooks the essential needs and experiences of marginalized women. The book highlights how issues such as food insecurity, housing, medical care, and gun violence, which disproportionately affect women of color and low-income communities, are fundamental to any movement for equality.Why You Should Read? Exposes the often-ignored challenges faced by women in marginalized communities. Offers an intersectional perspective on feminism, focusing on race, class, and gender. Provides insights into making feminist movements more inclusive and relevant. Presents a direct analysis of contemporary feminist discourse.
Highlights
- Critiques mainstream feminism for ignoring marginalized women
- Focuses on food insecurity, housing, medical care, and gun violence
- Offers an intersectional perspective on race, class, and gender
- Insights into making feminist movements more inclusive
- Direct analysis of contemporary feminist discourse
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Questions about this book
What is the main argument of Hood Feminism?
The book argues that mainstream feminism often overlooks the essential needs of marginalized women, such as food, housing, and healthcare, which are fundamental to equality.
What issues does the book highlight?
It highlights issues like food insecurity, housing, medical care, and gun violence that disproportionately affect women of color and low-income communities.
What perspective does the book offer?
It offers an intersectional perspective, focusing on how race, class, and gender intersect to shape women's experiences.
Who is the author?
The author is Mikki Kendall, a writer and activist known for her work on feminism and social issues.