![]() ![]() She also highlights the importance of intersectionality in her discussion, focusing on the impossible nature of a united sisterhood if women continue to oppress other women for their varying overlapping marginalized identities, such as race or class. Women cannot group together under a single banner unless they confront their own sexist thoughts. ![]() This definition is one she still adheres to since it clearly states that the movement is not anti-male.Īs the movement progressed, it became clear that the problem is the overarching patriarchy, sexism and sexist thinking in both men and women. Hooks first offered this definition more than 10 years ago in her book Feminist Theory: From Margin to Center. “ Feminism is a movement to end sexism, sexist exploitation, and oppression” (p. ![]() Summary, part 1 Chapter 1: Feminist Politics ![]()
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