Criticism Quotes by Bell Hooks

8 Criticism quotes by Bell Hooks

Bell Hooks’ reflections on criticism are rooted in intersectional feminism. These eight brief excerpts highlight the importance of voice, representation, and challenging oppressive narratives.

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Sadly, at a time when so much sophisticated cultural criticism by hip intellectuals from diverse locations extols a vision of cultural hybridity,…

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When we only name the problem, when we state complaint without a constructive focus or resolution, we take hope away. In this…

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I've written 18 books, mostly dealing with issues of social justice, ending racism, feminism, and cultural criticism.

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When I write provocative social and cultural criticism that causes readers to stretch their minds, to think beyond set paradigms, I think…

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The significance of feminist movement (when it is not co-opted by opportunistic, reactionary forces) is that it offers a new ideological meeting…

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One difference with the political writings, whether about feminism or class, is that the intent is to change how people think of…

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If we are ever to construct a feminist movement that is not based on the premise that men and women are always…

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An often-repeated assertion in the body of film criticism I have written is the assertion that movies do not just mirror the…

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... we need to interrogate "reverence," for idolization can be another way one is objectified and not really taken seriously.

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The power of patriarchy has been to make maleness feared and to make men feel that it is better to be feared that to…

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“I feel enormously blessed to be a successful black woman writer in this culture, but I have found my small fame, such as it…

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Language is also a place of struggle.

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In this culture, the phrase 'black woman' is not synonymous with 'tender,' or 'gentle.' It's as if those words couldn't possibly speak to the…

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It's interesting to look at all the aspects where everyday Americans, many of whom are not college educated, are thinking deeply now about our…

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The true teacher is within us. A good teacher is someone who can help you to go back and touch the true teacher within,…

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“Advancing the notion that there can be many "feminisms" has served the conservative and liberal political interests of women seeking status and privileged class…

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