Name: White Feminism: From the Suffragettes to Influencers and Who They Leave Behind
ISBN: 9781982134426

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White Feminism: From the Suffragettes to Influencers and Who They Leave Behind

Koa Beck

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Written "with passion and insight about the knotted history of racism within women's movements and feminist culture" (Rebecca Traister, New York Times bestselling author), this whip-smart, timely, and impassioned call for change is perfect for fans of Good and Mad and Hood Feminism.Addressing today's conversation about race, empowerment, and inclusion in America, Koa Beck, writer and former editor-in-chief of Jezebel, boldly examines the history of feminism, from the true mission of the suffragists to the rise of corporate feminism with clear-eyed scrutiny and meticulous detail. She also examines overlooked communities--including Native American, Muslim, transgender, and more--and their ongoing struggles for social change. With "intellectually smart and emotionally intelligent" (Patrisse Cullors, New York Times bestselling author and Black Lives Matter cofounder) writing, Beck meticulously documents how elitism and racial prejudice have driven the narrative of feminist discourse. Blending pop culture, primary historical research, and first-hand storytelling, she shows us how we have shut women out of the movement, and what we can do to correct our course for a new generation. Combining a scholar's understanding with hard data and razor-sharp cultural commentary, White Feminism "is a rousing blueprint for a more inclusive 'new era of feminism'" (The Boston Globe).

Book Details

Publisher: Atria Books
Publish Date: Sep 7th, 2021
Pages: 320
Language: English
Edition: undefined - undefined
Dimensions: 8.30in - 5.40in - 0.70in - 0.57lb
EAN: 9781982134426
Categories: • Feminism & Feminist Theory• Women's Studies• Women

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About the Author

Beck, Koa: - Koa Beck is the former editor-in-chief of Jezebel. Previously, she was the executive editor at Vogue and cohost of "The #MeToo Memos" on WNYC's The Takeaway. Her writing has appeared in The Atlantic, The New York Observer, The Guardian, and Esquire, among others. For her reporting prowess, she has been interviewed by the BBC and has appeared on many panels about gender and identity at the Harvard Kennedy School at Harvard University, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Brooklyn Historical Society, and Columbia Journalism School to name a few. She lives in Los Angeles.

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“Without any structural changes, you are leaning on low-income women of color to support this lean-in fantasy,” said Koa Beck, the author of “White Feminism.” https://t.co/VSrBAkBqTQ

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This #WomensHistoryMonth, return to our episode of #ThePENPod with Koa Beck (@Koalani), author of WHITE FEMINISM. We talk about the history of women's movements, how the contributions of women of color have been consistently neglected by media & more: https://t.co/CeM0pjNh8Z

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"Don't judge this book by its cover. Koa Beck knows that feminism includes all women and girls by definition, and is writing to overcome anti-feminist divisions that divide and defeat us."--Gloria Steinem, New York Times bestselling author of My Life on the Road

"Koa Beck writes with passion and insight about the knotted history of racism within women's movements and feminist culture, past and present. Curious, rigorous, and ultimately generous, White Feminism is a pleasure and an education."--Rebecca Traister, New York Times bestselling author of Good and Mad

"Intellectually smart and emotionally intelligent, Beck brilliantly articulates how feminism has failed women of color and non-binary people. She illuminates the broad landscapes of systemic oppression and demands that white feminism evolve lest it continue to be as oppressive as the patriarchy."--Patrisse Khan-Cullors, cofounder of Black Lives Matter, New York Times bestselling author of When They Call You a Terrorist, and joint recipient of the Sydney Peace Prize

"With insight and originality White Feminism documents how the contradictions of race and class have undermined U.S. feminism since the very beginning. Beck challenges and inspires us to go beyond narrow, individualized notions of liberation to build genuine movements for justice."--Barbara Smith, cofounder of the Combahee River Collective

"Koa Beck has a crystal clear understanding that there is no singular winner in the battle for gender equity. White Feminism is a must-read for anyone ready to challenge just about everything they thought they knew about contemporary feminist discourse."--Kimberly Drew, coeditor of Black Futures

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Breaking news and features from the National Desk of The New York Times. Follow our correspondents here: https://t.co/803T8LvEiO

“Without any structural changes, you are leaning on low-income women of color to support this lean-in fantasy,” said Koa Beck, the author of “White Feminism.” https://t.co/VSrBAkBqTQ

We stand at the intersection of literature and human rights to protect open expression in the U.S. and worldwide. Support at: https://t.co/oSIRtEfkS1

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