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A review by karis_dl
Hood Feminism: Notes from the Women That a Movement Forgot by Mikki Kendall
challenging
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.5
If you’re a feminist you should read this book, especially if you are a white person. Mikki Kendall unpacks the intersection of race with gender to address how Black women and women of colour have been purposely ignored and harmed by the white feminism. This book looks at issues like poverty, parenthood, eating disorders, education, hyper-sexualization, beauty standards, housing, reproductive justice, and more. Mikki’s writing is also really engaging and she makes these big topics approachable though that’s not to say it won’t be uncomfortable but that’s what allows us to grow. There’s lots to learn from this book and Black feminist thought. It’s an important reminder that there is a difference between being an ally and being an accomplice. If your feminism isn’t intersectional it’s not feminism, it’s white supremacy.
Moderate: Sexual assault