Feminism Quote by bell hooks
““...it is the most militant, most radical intervention anyone can make to not only speak of love, but to engage in the practice of love. For love as the foundation of all social movements for self-determination is the only way we create a world that domination and dominator thinking cannot destroy. Anytime we do the work of love we are doing the work of ending domination.””
About This Quote
Source Book: All About Love, 2000
Love is a radical, militant act that counters domination, essential for self‑determination and social change.
In simple terms: Love as radical resistance.
Practice love to dismantle oppression.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- community organizing
- education
- personal relationships
- policy advocacy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can love be operationalized in activism?
- What limits does love face in oppressive contexts?
Love alone cannot erase systemic power structures.