Hood Feminism: Notes from the Women White Feminists Forgot

This is a phenomenal that gives voice to the voiceless. This book tells the story of women of color who have long being ignored by the establishment. We must understand that present day feminism is unequal and we can no longer pretend as if every woman is regarded and treated fairly.

Interesting thoughts which lead to more thinking much needed in a far right world returning to misogyny

"Sometimes being a good ally is about opening the door for someone instead of insisting that your voice is the only one that matters." This book is a great look, and an honest look, at modern day feminism and modern day feminists and all the way the movement and those involved are failing those who need it most in marginalized communities. The author Mikki Kendall takes a deep dive into different parts of life in which feminism - and white feminists - have let down black or POC women, disabled women and people in the queer community or who are femme-presenting. And how issues like housing, gun violence, and parenting are all issues that come back to feminism and how people can use their voices to shine a light on those who need help, and improve the system to help young women growing up in all sorts of circumstances have support when they need it, and potentially help their future in the long run. "Sometimes solidarity is just that simple. Step up, step back, and keep pushing forward." While this book for obvious reasons is heavily focused on issues in the US, it made me think about things in my own country of Ireland - how marginalized women are treated here - women of colour, women with disabilities, trans women and femme-presenting people and non-binary people. How feminists in Ireland need to continue to hit out at the cruelty that is Direct Provision - that is harmful to all but affects women with families and can be downright dangerous to transpeople and others in the queer community. To really listen to changes in welfare that could affect women who depend on it, and the systems that if dismantled could prove disastrous for many but if slightly improved could mean a new meaning of life for a lot of people and better for futures for little girls. "But the patriarchy has more heads than the Hydra and must be tackled from all sides." It was also really interesting to read this book straight after the 2020 Presidential Election in the US as Mikki Kendall had some interesting things to say about voter turnout, and voting within the Hood and voting in communities of colour. And we all know that Black women in particular really helped turn the tide of the 2020 election towards the better path. "Fear of Black people. Fear of immigrants. Fear of the Other. It's an endless cycle that hinges on the willingness of white women to ignore their own power to effect positive change." I definitely recommend this book for anyone wanting to explore intersectional feminism and to really think about making changes to the way they use their voice or thinking about things in a feminist light. The book is really easy to read, and even for someone who is not in the US, I found a lot of topics easy to understand as well. It's one that made me think in light of my own country and I feel like it could be the same for anyone in different parts of the world.

I hardly ever write reviews for books. However, I just started reading this today, and it’s incredible. I’m not really a huge fan of reading but this is definitely one of my favourite books of all time.

Really refreshing and insightful book

This book is absolutely amazing. An accessible and in depth discussion of intersectional feminism.

Found it hard to relate to due to it all being based on the American experience. No fault to the author its just less relevant to me. I've heard positive things from other who have thoroughly enjoyed the book and took a lot away from it.

In any given week you can find articles from mainstream, ostensibly feminist sites that turn rape prevention into a circle jerk of not quite victim blaming. A few months ago, I picked this book up after seeing some great reviews of it online. Being the privileged white feminist I am, I had never really heard of intersectional feminism, nor given much though to the damage that could happen to other women at the fault of misplaced and unnecessary righteous indignation. Hood Feminism is without doubt aimed at blockheads like me who needed a time out to consider women outside of my own immediate circle, and I'm so glad that I read it. Kendall touches on topics that have not always been considered feminist issues, but intrinsically are: gun violence, education, housing crisis, hunger and more. The book certainly encourages self reflection and holds no punches. Hood Feminism shines the most when Kendall touches on her own experiences, adding a welcome story to the statistics and well used sources. There was a lot in this book that I was not aware of, partially because of my own ignorance, but also because I'm not American and therefore not exposed to some of the intricacies of their politics, especially around the housing crisis etc. However, this has inspired me to also look for British women telling their stories and research how I can be a better ally and accomplice to all women rather than the privileged few. Too often white feminism lies to itself. It lies about intent and impact; it invests more in protecting whiteness than in protecting women.

Aucune mauvaises surprises

Kendall decostructs every topic to make it clear to all without misunderstanding. She has a raw and powerful writing style. She validates every topic with personal experiences, data and historical changes. A must read.

Très satisfaite, le livre est arrivé en bonne condition.

I think it is essential reading for white people who call themselves feminists as the book says.

Nichts zu beanstanden.