![]() A leading cultural critic, she contends that feminism has not succeeded in creating a mass movement against sexism because the foundation of the women's movement has not fully accounted for the complexity and diversity of female experience. In this updated text of sexual politics, bell hooks argues that the contemporary feminist movement must establish a new direction for the future. "synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.īook Description Paperback. ![]() 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.Ī 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. 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. ![]() ![]() ![]() 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. Feminist Theory established bell hooks as one of international feminism’s most challenging and influential voices. ![]()
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