When we examine all aspects of our society, this is very clear. 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 short-changed 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. Feminist critic bell hooks asserts that we live in a white, supremacist, capitalist patriarchy. Feminist Theory established bell hooks as one of international feminisms most challenging and influential voices. This edition includes a 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. One of the most affirming aspects of feminist movement has been the formation of an intellectual environment where there. Feminist Theory established bell hooks as one of international feminism's most challenging and influential voices.
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