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Ain't I a Woman

Book • 1987
In 'Ain't I a Woman: Black Women and Feminism', bell hooks examines the historical and ongoing impact of racism and sexism on Black women, from slavery to the feminist movements of the 20th century.

The book critiques the white feminist movement for neglecting the experiences of Black women and highlights the need for an intersectional approach to address these issues.

It is a foundational work in feminist theory, emphasizing the intertwined struggles against racism and sexism.

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Mentioned in 2 episodes

Mentioned by Bell Hooks for her debut book title.
Sojourner Truth: American abolitionist, suffragist, preacher
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Ryan Holiday
in a discussion about representation and stereotypes.
Maya Smart on Transforming Education and the Power of Reading
Mentioned as making clear what feminism meant to her at the end of the book.
HAP 128 - Marginal Comments - bell hooks and Patricia Hill Collins
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Ben Connelly
as a pioneering intersectional feminist who published about 30 books.
bell hooks: Love in Action

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