Hood Feminism: Notes from the Women That a Movement Forgot by Mikki Kendall is a powerful critique of mainstream feminism, which Kendall argues often fails to address the basic needs of marginalized women. The book brings attention to issues like food insecurity, housing, medical care, and gun violence, which disproportionately affect women of color and low-income communities. Kendall presents feminism as incomplete if it doesn't consider the intersection of race, class, and gender in its fight for equality.
The essays in Hood Feminism focus on how everyday survival issues—often overlooked in mainstream feminist movements—are crucial to the empowerment of all women, particularly women of color. Kendall argues that the movement should include advocacy for affordable childcare, healthcare, and educational equity, challenging readers to expand their understanding of what feminism should be fighting for.
Why read this book?
- Sheds light on the often overlooked issues that impact women in marginalized communities.
- Offers a fresh, intersectional perspective on feminism that addresses the lived realities of women of color.
- Provides critical insights into how mainstream feminism can become more inclusive and relevant.
- Written in a bold, unapologetic voice that confronts uncomfortable truths about race, privilege, and gender.
About the Author
Mikki Kendall is a writer, speaker, and activist known for her work on topics related to intersectionality, race, feminism, and gender. She is also a veteran and has written for publications like The Washington Post and The New York Times. Kendall's work often highlights the experiences of Black women and other women of color, focusing on how issues of race, class, and social justice intersect with gender. Hood Feminism has been widely praised for its candid and necessary critique of contemporary feminist discourse.
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