A review by abbywittle
Hood Feminism: Notes from the Women That a Movement Forgot by Mikki Kendall

challenging inspiring reflective fast-paced

5.0

"The problem is that while [white women] can see the danger in voting in support of building walls, discriminating against Muslims, and candidates accused of sexual assault, as long as they don't feel directly threatened, they are less likely to confront or bring about any social consequences for the family members who do. They don't realize how much their decisions will harm others, because generally even the worst policies will not hurt them the way it will hurt others, on account of the insulation that white privilege afford them... There's work to do, and the patriarchy won't break itself. So white feminism is going to have to get comfortable with the idea that until they challenge their racists aunts, parents, cousins, and so on, it is definitely all white women who are responsible."

An essential read for any cis white woman who considers herself a feminist. Intersectionality is extremely important in understanding the struggles different types of women and underprivileged people face and how listening to them can create a more nuanced and educated feminist stance moving forward. 

Will probably be a little repetitive for those already familiar with the idea of intersectionality, but it was an insightful and meaningful read nonetheless.