bwaber reviewed Black looks by bell hooks
A Scathing, If Uneven, Indictment of US Race and Gender Stereotypes and Representation
3 stars
This collection of essays is an unapologetic theoretical deconstruction of US white supremacy and patriarchy. The topics range from media portrayals, societal stereotypes, to sexual harassment norms, and the tone and framing varies significantly between the different sections. This is very much a subjective investigation, so one needs to take declarations of fact with a grain of salt. That being said, this is a powerful, unique perspective on US society. FYI the latest edition has some newer content that is one of the best parts of the book.
