bell hooks (1952-2021)

Third wave: Intersectionality Feminism, post-modern feminism

Key text: Ain’t I a Woman? (1981)

Human Nature

-Women in common with men, have multiple identities and therefore experience multiple forms of oppression.

-Aimed to embed feminist masculinity- feminists speak to men to help them break free of patriarchal limitations and sexist views

State

-The state is dominated by white males and therefore reflects and reinforces their dominant position in society

Society

-Importance of intersectionality in feminism and how prejudices combine to create unique discrimination

-Society is full of complex relationships between different minorities. In order to resolve social conflict, love between different minority cultures must be established

- The imperialist-white-supremacist-capitalist-patriarchy

-Feminism inclusive as it is willing to engage in reflection and self evaluation

The economy

-Women living in poverty have problems that middle-class women do not face. The liberation of the poor is an economic as well as a social issue