Comprehension

Before engaging in a critical analysis of feminism as outlined by hooks, we must first make sure we understand what she is saying. Take the following questions and answer them in your own words. When doing so, try to limit the number of sentences you use and aim to explain these concepts succinctly. To double-check your work, or if you are truly stuck, you may visit the summary sections that address the question.

1. What is intersectionality, especially in terms of class and race?

2. Do you believe a sisterhood, as hooks sees it, is still possible?

3. What is power feminism? 

4. How does neocolonialism exist within the feminist sphere? What are some suggestions hooks give to combat neocolonial feminism?

5. What is sexist parenting under white supremacist capitalist culture? According to hooks, how can one be an anti-sexist parent?

6. What could constitute feminist masculinity?

7. How does a feminist vision of sexuality differ from that under sexist patriarchy?

8. What is a feminist vision of love and how is it different from the patriarchal one?

9. How has feminism challenged patriarchal religion and found new ways for spirituality?

10. How does hooks define feminism, and how does that compare to your understanding of feminism before reading this guide? 

11. In your modern understanding of feminism, can you elaborate on the critique hooks made of oppressive beauty standards?

12. How does "class" play a role in feminist thought? Why does hooks emphasize its detriment when it's removed from the conversation?

Source

Hooks, B. (2000). Feminism is for everybody: Passionate politics. Pluto Press.

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