That feminists refuse to prioritize these issues has only exacerbated the age-old problem of both internecine discord and women who rebuff at carrying the title. All too often, however, the focus is not on basic survival for the many, but on increasing privilege for the few. Mainstream feminists rarely talk about meeting basic needs as a feminist issue, argues Mikki Kendall, but food insecurity, access to quality education, safe neighborhoods, a living wage, and medical care are all feminist issues. Today’s feminist movement has a glaring blind spot, and paradoxically, it is women. “My wish is that every white woman who calls herself a feminist (as I do) will read this book in a state of hushed and humble respect.”-Elizabeth Gilbert She writes about how many of these issues have personally affected her and her family and connects them to greater societal changes that need to happen.A Washington Post Notable Nonfiction Book of 2020Ī potent and electrifying critique of today’s feminist movement announcing a fresh new voice in black feminism
Her writing is poignant, straightforward, approachable, and passionate. Kendall’s book is essential reading for anyone who considers themselves feminists. Kendall gives insight into why these issues are important and how white feminists can take clear steps to become intersectional allies. She also connects feminism to the affordable housing crisis, inequities in black maternal health outcomes, and addressing systemic poverty in black communities. Kendall argues that modern feminism needs to prioritize these concerns in order to become more intersectional and make a real impact. These issues include access to quality education and medical care, neighborhood violence, food insecurity, and living wages. Mikki Kendall addresses the gaps between mainstream feminist priorities and the survival basics that they overlook in her essay collection, Hood Feminism: Notes from the Women That a Movement Forgot (2020). Kranzberg Art & Architecture Library Special Collections.Scholarly Publishing & Digital Scholarship.Kenneth and Nancy Kranzberg Art & Architecture Library.Special Collections Research Guidelines.Special Collections Collection Development Policy.
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