White Feminism: From the Suffragettes to Influencers and Who They Leave Behind

by Koa Beck

Hardcover, 2021

Status

Available

Publication

Atria Books (2021), 320 pages

Description

"A timely and impassioned exploration of how our society has commodified feminism and continues to systemically shut out women of color--perfect for fans of White Fragility and Good and Mad"-- Join the important conversation about race, empowerment, and inclusion in the United States with this powerful new feminist classic and rousing call for change. Koa Beck, writer and former editor-in-chief of Jezebel, boldly examines the history of feminism, from the true mission of the suffragettes to the rise of corporate feminism with clear-eyed scrutiny and meticulous detail. She also examines overlooked communities--including Native American, Muslim, transgender, and more--and their difficult and ongoing struggles for social change.

User reviews

LibraryThing member thewestwing
I think this is a very important book that makes a lot of great points. I despair at the focus of some white feminists and this book helped articulate what I was feeling. My only criticism is that it’s very American-focused but that didn’t take away from my enjoyment of the book.

Language

Original language

English
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