Right now, for many Americans, class is being foregrounded like never before because of the economic situation. It doesn't mean that race… — Bell Hooks Copy Share Image
When the feminist movement was at its zenith in the late 60's and early 70's, there was a lot of moving away… — Bell Hooks Copy Share Image
I think we have to choose, what are the issues that really matter? We have to trust that. — Bell Hooks Copy Share Image
All the work I do is built on a foundation of loving-kindness. Love illuminates matters. — Bell Hooks Copy Share Image
In an ideal world we would all learn in childhood to love ourselves. We would grow, being secure in our worth and… — Bell Hooks Copy Share Image
I still think it's important for people to have a sharp, ongoing critique of marriage in patriarchal society — because once you… — Bell Hooks Copy Share Image
We are rarely able to interact only with folks like ourselves, who think as we do. No matter how much some of… — Bell Hooks Copy Share Image
None of us should be ashamed to speak of our class power or lack of it. Overcoming fear, even the fear of… — Bell Hooks Copy Share Image
Privilege is not in and of itself bad; what matters is what we do with privilege. I want to live in a… — Bell Hooks Copy Share Image
Right now, for many Americans, class is being foregrounded like never before because of the economic situation. It doesn't mean that race doesn't matter,… — Bell Hooks Copy Share Image
“Most folks believe we are hardwired biologically to long for sex but they do not believe we are hardwired to long for love. Almost… — Bell Hooks Copy Share Image
... we need to interrogate "reverence," for idolization can be another way one is objectified and not really taken seriously. — Bell Hooks Copy Share Image
The power of patriarchy has been to make maleness feared and to make men feel that it is better to be feared that to… — Bell Hooks Copy Share Image
“I feel enormously blessed to be a successful black woman writer in this culture, but I have found my small fame, such as it… — Bell Hooks Copy Share Image
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… — bell hooks Copy Share Image
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… — Bell Hooks Copy Share Image
The true teacher is within us. A good teacher is someone who can help you to go back and touch the true teacher within,… — Bell Hooks Copy Share Image
“Advancing the notion that there can be many "feminisms" has served the conservative and liberal political interests of women seeking status and privileged class… — bell hooks Copy Share Image
