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Faux Feminism: Why We Fall for White Feminism and How We Can Stop

Faux Feminism: Why We Fall for White Feminism and How We Can Stop

Khader, Serene

Hardcover

General Political ScienceWomen's Studies

Publisher Price: $28.95

ISBN10: 0807008273
ISBN13: 9780807008270
Publisher: Beacon Press
Published: Oct 29 2024
Pages: 248
Weight: 0.95
Height: 1.10 Width: 6.40 Depth: 9.30
Language: English
For readers of Hood Feminism and Against White Feminism

An incisive examination of why the pillars of feminism have eroded--and how all women, not just the #girlbosses, can rebuild them

After over 175 years, the feminist movement, now in its fourth wave, is at risk of collapsing on its eroding foundation. In Faux Feminism, political philosopher Serene Khader advocates for another feminism--one that doesn't overwhelmingly serve white, affluent #girlbosses. With empathy, passion, and wit, Khader invites the reader to join her as she excavates the movement's history and draws a blueprint for a more inclusive and resilient future.

A feminist myth buster, Khader begins by deconstructing faux feminisms. Thought to be the pillars of good feminism, they may appeal to many but, in truth, leave most women behind. Khader identifies these traps that white feminism lays for us all, asking readers to think critically about

-The Freedom Myth: The overarching misconception that feminism is about personal freedom rather than collective equality

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