FEMINISM IS FOR EVERYBODY : PASSIONATE POLITICS

" Simply put, feminism is a movement to end sexism, sexist exploitation, and oppression. So begins Feminism is for Everybody, a short, accessible introduction to feminist theory by one of its most influential practitioners. Designed to be read by all genders, this book provides both a primer to the question what is feminism? and an argument for the enduring importance of the feminist movement today. Beginning with a broad survey of feminism s most important themes and concerns, bell hooks demystifies contentious concepts and turns apparent ideology into common sense. Providing a critical evaluation of the successes and failures of contemporary feminism, she looks at a wide variety of topics including reproductive rights, sexual violence, race, class and work. hooks encourages us to demand alternatives to patriarchal, racist and homophobic culture and thereby to seek out a different future."