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Mikki Kendall’s *Hood Feminism* exposes a blind spot in contemporary feminist discourse: the failure to address the everyday survival needs of many women. By weaving personal experiences of hunger, violence, and hypersexualization with sharp commentary on politics, pop culture, and mental health stigma, she argues that mainstream feminism prioritizes the privilege of a few over the wellbeing of the many. Kendall calls for a re‑imagined movement that recognizes the intersections of race, class, sexuality, and disability and commits to tangible actions that lift all women.
First publish date: 2020
Genre: Politics & Government/Political Theory
Authors: Mikki Kendall
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