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Loading... Feminism Is for Everybody: Passionate Politicsby Bell Hooks
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will love Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. A fantastic book that presents feminism in an inclusive, understandable way - as hooks herself writes 'To chose feminist politics, then, is a choice of love'. While some of the language in this book may give you an automatic knee-jerk reaction of 'feminist over-exaggeration', take the time to think why the author uses the terms she does, and really read what she has to say, and you will find this is a recipe for a kinder, calmer, world that is better for everyone. (  )1   ForrestFamily | Oct 7, 2009 |  When people hear the word 'feminism,' they automatically think of radical left-wing 'manly women.' However, bell hooks uses Feminism is for Everybody to dispel those notions and misconceptions, and to redefine feminism. Hooks' African-American background gives the book a humorous, 'momma-esque' feel, while maintaining a serious tone. ( ) 06nwingert | Aug 30, 2009 | This book is great for introducing someone to feminism and particularly how racism plays a part in the "mainstream" movement, which is Bell Hooks' intent. For anyone with more then a beginning understanding of feminism/womanism it's only a repetition of key points. I've lent this book to a few friends to get a better understanding of what the movement is about (or should be) being that it's very short and to the point. (  ) ahgonzales | Jun 24, 2009 | Great little introductory book to feminism or a reference and a quick read. If you've ever wondered or just wanted to clear some things up for yourself or for someone else, YES! this book is for you :-) ( )1 noodlejet22 | Dec 18, 2008 | Product Description A genuine feminist politics always brings us from bondage to freedom, from lovelessness to loving....There can be no love without justice.-from the chapter "To Love Again: The Heart of Feminism" In this engaging and provocative volume, bell hooks introduces a popular theory of feminism rooted in common sense and the wisdom of experience. Hers is a vision of a beloved community that appeals to all those committed to equality, mutual respect, and justice. hooks applies her critical analysis to the most contentious and challenging issues facing feminists today, including reproductive rights, violence, race, class, and work. With her customary insight and unsparing honesty, hooks calls for a feminism free from divisive barriers but rich with rigorous debate. In language both eye-opening and optimistic, hooks encourages us to demand alternatives to patriarchal, racist, and homophobic culture, and to imagine a different future. hooks speaks to all those in search of true liberation, asking readers to take look at feminism in a new light, to see that it touches all lives. Issuing an invitation to participate fully in feminist movement and to benefit fully from it, hooks shows that feminism-far from being an outdated concept or one limited to an intellectual elite--is indeed for everybody. 1 |  CollegeReading | Sep 5, 2008 |  no reviews | add a review
Amazon.com Product Description (ISBN 0896086283, Paperback)A genuine feminist politics always brings us from bondage to freedom, from lovelessness to loving....There can be no love without justice.-from the chapter "To Love Again: The Heart of Feminism"In this engaging and provocative volume, bell hooks introduces a popular theory of feminism rooted in common sense and the wisdom of experience. Hers is a vision of a beloved community that appeals to all those committed to equality, mutual respect, and justice. hooks applies her critical analysis to the most contentious and challenging issues facing feminists today, including reproductive rights, violence, race, class, and work. With her customary insight and unsparing honesty, hooks calls for a feminism free from divisive barriers but rich with rigorous debate. In language both eye-opening and optimistic, hooks encourages us to demand alternatives to patriarchal, racist, and homophobic culture, and to imagine a different future. hooks speaks to all those in search of true liberation, asking readers to take look at feminism in a new light, to see that it touches all lives. Issuing an invitation to participate fully in feminist movement and to benefit fully from it, hooks shows that feminism-far from being an outdated concept or one limited to an intellectual elite--is indeed for everybody. bell hooks is the author of numerous critically acclaimed books on the politics of race, gender, class, and culture. A frequent lecturer in the United States and abroad, she is Distinguished Professor of English at City College, City University of New York. (retrieved from Amazon Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:57:53 -0400) The first test round has been closed. Visit the Open Shelves Classification group for details. |
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