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The Feminist Killjoy Handbook: The Radical Potential of Getting in the Way
The Radical Potential of Getting in the Way
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Sara Ahmed's "The Feminist Killjoy Handbook" explores the concept of the 'killjoy'—someone who challenges societal norms and expectations, often at the cost of social acceptance.
The book delves into the author's personal experiences and intellectual journey, examining the structuring principles of her previous work.
Ahmed analyzes the challenges faced by those who disrupt the status quo, particularly in academic and institutional settings.
The book also addresses the complexities of cancel culture and the importance of killjoy solidarity in various social movements.
Ultimately, it's a call for critical engagement and a refusal to compromise on justice.
The book delves into the author's personal experiences and intellectual journey, examining the structuring principles of her previous work.
Ahmed analyzes the challenges faced by those who disrupt the status quo, particularly in academic and institutional settings.
The book also addresses the complexities of cancel culture and the importance of killjoy solidarity in various social movements.
Ultimately, it's a call for critical engagement and a refusal to compromise on justice.
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Sara Ahmed extols the feminist killjoy and iterates on her sweeping oeuvre
