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A review by manon_misheck
Hood Feminism: Notes from the Women That a Movement Forgot by Mikki Kendall
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
“There’s nothing feminist about having so many resources at your fingertips and choosing to be ignorant. Nothing empowering or enlightening in deciding that intent trumps impact. Especially when the consequences aren’t going to be experienced by you, but will instead be experienced by someone from a marginalized community.” -Mikki Kendall, Hood Feminism (synopsis on slide 2)
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Any review I write would not do this book justice. It should be essential reading, particularly for white feminists. Mikki Kendall breaks down topics in an accessible way and clearly explains why so many issues are actually feminist issues. Mikki creates an inclusive and intersectional space with discussions about the homophobia, transphobia, racism, and ableism that persist in white feminism. I listened to the audio of this one, which is narrated by the author, and it was fantastic - I truly did not want to put it down. I highly recommend this book!
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Any review I write would not do this book justice. It should be essential reading, particularly for white feminists. Mikki Kendall breaks down topics in an accessible way and clearly explains why so many issues are actually feminist issues. Mikki creates an inclusive and intersectional space with discussions about the homophobia, transphobia, racism, and ableism that persist in white feminism. I listened to the audio of this one, which is narrated by the author, and it was fantastic - I truly did not want to put it down. I highly recommend this book!
Content Warnings
Content warnings broken down by chapter since this book discusses topics that affect marginalized groups:
Gun Violence - gun violence, death of children, domestic abuse and violence
Hunger - food insecurity, poverty
Of #FastTailedGirls and Freedom - sexual violence (including against children and trans folks), genocide, violence against sex workers
It's Raining Patriarchy - misogyny, mentions of gun violence and homicide, discussion of homophobia & transphobia
How To Write About Black Women - discussion of racist stereotypes, tone policing, misogynoir, mentions of sexual assault
Pretty for A… - discussion of texturism and colorism, sexual harassment, fatphobia
Black Girls Don't Have Eating Disorders - eating disorders, fatphobia, diet culture, addiction, self-harm, mental health issues
The Fetishization of Fierce - discussion of sexual assault, domestic abuse, police, incarceration
The Hood Doesn't Hate Smart People - mentions of lynching, homicide
Missing and Murdered - murder, missing persons
Reproductive Justice, Eugenics, and Maternal Mortality - genocide and eugenics, abortion, miscarriage, maternal mortality