Feminist theory from margin to center

from margin to center

174 pages

English language

Published Oct. 30, 1984 by South End Press.

ISBN:
978-0-89608-222-9
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OCLC Number:
10923867

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A sweeping examination of the core issues of sexual politics, bell hooks' new book Feminist Theory: from margin to center argues that the contemporary feminist movement must establish a new direction for the 1980s. Continuing the debates surrounding her controversial first book, Ain't I A Woman, bell hooks suggests that feminists have not succeeded in creating a mass movement against sexist oppression because the very foundation of women's liberation has, until now, not accounted for the complexity and diversity of female experience.

In order to fulfill its revolutionary potential, feminist theory must begin by consciously transforming its own definition to encompass the lives and ideas of women on the margin. Hooks' work is a challenge to the women's movement and will have profound impact on all whose lives have been touched by feminism and its insights.

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Lots of interesting viewpoints

A detailed runthrough of decentering feminist discourse from white middleclass cishet women in the feminist movement. I'd say it's a good starter for anyone slowling diving into feminist theory. bell hooks writes very understandable, it's pleasent to read and there's a lot of inspiration on how to change a feminist movement.

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Subjects

  • Feminism -- United States -- Evaluation
  • African American women -- Attitudes
  • Marginality, Social -- United States
  • Feminist theory

Places

  • United States