Feminist Theory: From Margin to Center (Second Edition)

Hooks, Bell

ISBN 10: 0896086143 / ISBN 13: 9780896086142

Published by South End Press, 2000

Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.6. Seller Inventory # G0896086143I5N00

Synopsis:

Feminist Theory established bell hooks as one of international feminism’s most challenging and influential voices. This edition includes a new preface by the author, reflecting on the book’s impact and the development of her ideas since it was first published. In this beautifully written and carefully argued work, hooks maintains that mainstream feminism’s reliance on white, middle-class, and professional spokeswomen obscures the involvement, leadership, and centrality of women of colour and poor women in the movement for women’s liberation. Hooks argues that feminism’s goal of seeking credibility and acceptance on already existing ground – rather than demanding the lasting and more fundamental transformation of society – has shortchanged the movement.

A sweeping examination of the core issues of sexual politics, Feminist Theory argues that contemporary feminists must acknowledge the full complexity and diversity of women’s experience to create a mass movement to end women’s oppression.

Review: 'An intelligently critical, inclusive, personal and very accessible feminist polemic' -- Theory.org

Bibliographic Details

Title: Feminist Theory: From Margin to Center (...
Publisher: South End Press
Publication Date: 2000
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Fair
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket