The process begins with the individual woman’s acceptance that American women, without exception, are socialized to be racist, classist and sexist, in… — Bell Hooks Copy Share Image
Another response to racism has been the establishment of unlearning racism workshops, which are often led by white women. These workshops are… — Bell Hooks Copy Share Image
If I were really asked to define myself, I wouldn’t start with race; I wouldn’t start with blackness; I wouldn’t start with… — Bell Hooks Copy Share Image
When liberal whites fail to understand how they can and/or do embody white supremacist values and beliefs even though they may not… — Bell Hooks Copy Share Image
Since anti-racist individuals did not control mass media, the media became the primary tool that would be used and is still used… — Bell Hooks Copy Share Image
The notion that black folks have nothing to learn from scholarship that may reflect racial or racist biases is dangerous. It promotes… — Bell Hooks Copy Share Image
I think the invitation offered the non-black reader is to join us in this expression of our familiarity and via that joining,… — Bell Hooks Copy Share Image
Any black person who clings to the misguided notion that white people represent the embodiment of all that is evil and black… — 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
