Feminism is for Everybody

bell hooks

ISBN 10: 0745317332 / ISBN 13: 9780745317335

Published by Pluto Press, GB, 2000

About this Item

'Simply put, feminism is a movement to end sexism, sexist exploitation, and oppression.' So begins Feminism is for Everybody, a short, accessible introduction to feminist theory by one of its most influential practitioners. Designed to be read by all genders, this book provides both a primer to the question 'what is feminism?' and an argument for the enduring importance of the feminist movement today.Beginning with a broad survey of feminism's most important themes and concerns, bell hooks demystifies contentious concepts and turns apparent ideology into common sense. Providing a critical evaluation of the successes and failures of contemporary feminism, she looks at a wide variety of topics including reproductive rights, sexual violence, race, class and work. hooks encourages us to demand alternatives to patriarchal, racist and homophobic culture and thereby to seek out a different future.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Feminism is for Everybody
• Publisher: Pluto Press, GB
• Publication Date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0745317332
• ISBN 13: 9780745317335
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Weight: 168 grams

About this title

Synopsis

A study of black and post-colonial writing in Britain - and the extent to which Britain's colonial heritage has shaped present-day formulations of British culture.

About the Author

Alison Assiter is Director of the Enterprise in Higher Education unit at the Metropolitan University. Carol Avedon is a freelance writer and journalist. She is active in the Feminists Against Censorship campaign.