You can’t exclude Dalits when talking feminism. See what bell hooks did for Black women

Kalyani, K (2021) You can’t exclude Dalits when talking feminism. See what bell hooks did for Black women. The Print.

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bell hooks was a powerful and keen intellectual who brought critical thought into the feminist discourse, particularly during the 1980s. She pushed forward the discourse to understand the intersectionality of race and gender, engaging with the issues concerning African-American women by re-centring their narratives and creating a space for dialogue. This was qualitatively different from the ‘emancipatory approach’ of middle-class white feminists. The death of hooks is saddening, but her legacy of breaking out of conventional gender norms will continue to remain afresh and inspiring.

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Kalyani, K

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