(P/B) FEMINISM IS FOR EVERYBODY

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'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 liveliest and 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. (From the publisher)

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Introduction
Come Closer to Feminism
1: Feminist Politics: Where We Stand
2: Consciousness-raising: A Constant Change of Heart
3: Sisterhood is Still Powerful
4: Our Bodies Ourselves: Reproductive Rights
5: Beauty Within and Without
6: Women at Work
7: Feminist Education for Critical Consciousness
8: Race and Gender
9: Ending Violence
10: Feminist Parenting
11: Feminist Sexual Politic
12: Feminist Parenting
13: A Feminist Sexual Politic
14: Liberating Marriage and Partnership
15: To Love Again: The Heart of Feminism
16: Feminism Class Struggle
17: Feminist Spirituality
18: Global Feminism
19: Visionary Feminism
Index