I see myself, in terms of the question of capitalism, as I would support democratic socialism over a capitalist system, because any… — Bell Hooks Copy Share Image
..Acts of appropriation are part of the process by which we make ourselves. Appropriating - taking something for one’s own use -… — Bell Hooks Copy Share Image
I would also say that, in practice, many more Americans are anarchists than would ever use that term. — Bell Hooks Copy Share Image
Knowledge rooted in experience shapes what we value and as a consequence how we know what we know as well as how… — Bell Hooks Copy Share Image
Often in my lectures when I use the phrase “imperialist white-supremacist capitalist patriarchy” to describe our nation’s political system, audiences laugh. No… — Bell Hooks Copy Share Image
Feminism as a theoretical enterprise is approached differently by Black women depending on where we are. There are more reformist Black women… — 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
Fame is fun, money is useful, celebrity can be exciting, but finally life is about optimal well-being and how we achieve that… — Bell Hooks Copy Share Image
The time has come to tell the truth. Again. There is no love without justice. Men and women who cannot be just… — 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
