A review by likum
Feminism is for Everybody by bell hooks

4.0

This book did exactly what hooks explained it would. Make feminism available for everyone. I fully agree that so far a lot (majority) of feminist theory is explained through a deeply academic Lens, not only turning some people off from the idea because of elitism that often comes with an academic analysis, but also not making the language accessible for those that aren’t in academia. I did find it interesting that when hooks was talking about Lesbians being criticized by Straight Women in the 70s or 80s in Feminist circles because of their openness to discuss S&M in the bedroom… and straight women equating that to upholding the patriarchy, hooks said the straight women’s take on the ways those lesbian women express their sexuality was oppressive. However, more recently, hooks had several critiques for Cardi B’s “WAP” claiming it was the opposite of feminism, and her (Cardi & Meg’s) expression of sexuality was oppressive in nature. Love reading her work so far, can’t wait to read more.