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'Women, Race & Class' by Angela Y. Davis is a thought-provoking collection of essays that delves into the intersectionality of feminism, race, and class in American history. Davis uncovers the historical and contemporary issues within women's movements that overlook the needs of black and other non-white women. She explores topics such as early rich white American lady reproductive rights work, the exclusion of women of color and working-class ladies from the movement, and the ties between the anti-slavery campaign and the struggle for women's suffrage. Through detailed research and insightful analysis, Davis sheds light on the racism and classism present in the women's liberation movement and advocates for unity in the fight for equality.

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  1. 'Caliban and the Witch: Women, the Body and Primitive Accumulation' by Silvia Federici delves into the foundational process that created the structural conditions for the existence of capitalism, known as 'primitive accumulation.' Federici explores how rising capitalism led to the expulsion of females from productive social labor, shifting the burden of reproductive labor to women and reinforcing the role of women as housewives and mothers. The author discusses the rise of capitalism through the lens of historical materialism, emphasizing the coercive side of capitalism's emergence and its destructive impact on women.

    Caliban and the Witch presents the main themes of a research project on women in the "transition" from feudalism to capitalism that I began in the mid-1970s, in collaboration with an Italian feminist,...

  2. 'Hood Feminism: Notes from the Women That a Movement Forgot' by Mikki Kendall is a compelling collection of essays challenging mainstream white feminism by highlighting the urgent feminist issues faced by Black women and other marginalized communities. Kendall weaves personal experiences with societal accounts to emphasize the importance of intersectionality in feminism, shedding light on topics like food insecurity, safety from police violence, and the impact of white feminism on the trans community. Through clear and honest writing, Kendall urges readers to rethink traditional feminist priorities and consider the needs of all women, especially black and brown women.

    As debates over last names, body hair, and the best way to be a CEO have taken center stage in the discourse surrounding modern feminism, it’s not difficult to see why some would be questioning the le...

  3. 'Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men' by Caroline Criado Perez delves into the various ways in which women are overlooked and underrepresented in different aspects of society, from public infrastructure to medical research. The book uncovers the gender data gap, highlighting how this lack of comprehensive information on women leads to dangerous situations and perpetuates inequality. Criado Perez presents a compelling argument on how the world is designed with men as the default human, ultimately making women invisible in decision-making processes and everyday life.

    The writing style of 'Invisible Women' is described as academic yet engaging, with the author presenting a thorough analysis of studies from around the world to showcase the impact of unexamined biases on women's lives. Through statistics and anecdotes, Criado Perez builds a compelling narrative that not only educates readers on the disparities faced by women but also advocates for tools like Gender Bias Analysis Plus to address these deficiencies and promote equality.

    It all started with a joke. It was 2011 and officials in the town of Karlskoga, in Sweden, were being hit with a gender-equality initiative that meant they had to re-evaluate all their policies throug...

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    Sister Outsider: Essays and Speeches by Audre Lorde
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    Sister Outsider is a collection of essays and speeches by Audre Lorde, a Black lesbian feminist, that covers a range of topics such as feminism, race relations, homophobia, and classism. The writing style is described as thoughtful, intelligent, critical, and outspoken, with Lorde being praised for her ability to communicate important issues clearly. The book offers a historical perspective on feminism and intersectionality, addressing relevant themes that are as important today as they were 40 years ago.

    SINCE I’VE RETURNED from Russia a few weeks ago, I’ve been dreaming a lot. At first I dreamt about Moscow every night. Sometimes my lover and I had returned there; sometimes I would be in warmer, fami...

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    Ain't I a Woman: Black Women and Feminism by bell hooks
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    "Ain't I a Woman" by bell hooks is a groundbreaking exploration of the complex relationship between black women and feminism. The book delves into the history of black women in America, addressing issues of objectification, dehumanization, and cultural divisions. Hooks critiques the shortcomings of first and second wave feminism, highlighting how racism and sexism have impacted black women's experiences. Through meticulously researched essays, she challenges the traditional feminist agenda and calls for true solidarity and definitive change within the movement.

    Growing up I knew that I wanted to be a writer. From girlhood on books had offered me visions of new worlds different from the one that was most familiar to me. Like exotic and strange new lands, book...

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    The Second Sex by Simone de Beauvoir
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    Simone de Beauvoir's 'The Second Sex' examines gender as a social construct in society, arguing that women are oppressed due to being seen as other or alien in the eyes of men and masculine institutions. The book provides a comprehensive evaluation of women's oppression, offering a feminist view of the world and explaining the differentiation of that view from the masculine perspective. De Beauvoir's writing style is described as dense, philosophical, and disarming, with razor-sharp argumentation that delves deep into the sources and impacts of how women are viewed and treated.

    Males and females are two types of individuals who are differentiated within one species for the purposes of reproduction; they can be defined only correlatively. But it has to be pointed out first th...

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    Bad Feminist by Roxane Gay
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    'Bad Feminist' by Roxane Gay is a collection of essays that covers a wide range of topics including race, gender, sexuality, feminism, pop culture, politics, and personal experiences. The author shares her opinions on various issues and presents a thought-provoking exploration of societal expectations, politics, and feminist literary criticism. Gay's writing style is described as erudite, smart, insightful, and thought-provoking, with a mix of personal anecdotes and critical reflections on current events and trends in entertainment.

    Niche dating sites are interesting. You can go to JDate or Christian Mingle or Black People Meet or any number of dating websites expressly designed for birds of a feather to flock together. If you ha...

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    The Feminine Mystique by Betty Friedan
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    Betty Friedan's 'The Feminine Mystique' delves into the societal expectations and pressures faced by women in the 1950s and 1960s, particularly focusing on the concept of the ideal housewife and mother. Friedan critiques the limitations imposed on women, highlighting the lack of fulfillment and identity crisis experienced by many women in that era. Through a blend of historical analysis and personal anecdotes, the book sheds light on the struggles of women in a male-dominated society, challenging traditional gender roles and advocating for women's liberation and empowerment.

    The problem lay buried, unspoken, for many years in the minds of American women. It was a strange stirring, a sense of dissatisfaction, a yearning that women suffered in the middle of the twentieth ce...

  9. In the spring of 2018, Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg told the world that we “would be a lot better off if half of all countries and companies were run by women and half of all homes were run by men,” a...

    Named one of Vogue 's "Most Anticipated Books of 2019"

    This is a manifesto for the 99 percent

    Unaffordable housing, poverty wages, inadequate healthcare, border policing, climate change-these are not what you ordinarily hear feminists talking abo

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  10. "The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness" by Michelle Alexander is a powerful and thought-provoking exploration of the systematic subjugation of black men in America. Through meticulously researched arguments, Alexander reveals the deeply embedded racial biases within the criminal justice system, highlighting the disparities and injustices faced by black and brown individuals. The book traces the historical trajectory of mass incarceration, exposing the racial motivations behind the criminal industrial complex and shedding light on a new caste system that mirrors the oppressive nature of the Jim Crow era.

    The writing style of the book is described as intelligent, powerful, and gut-wrenching, challenging readers to confront uncomfortable truths about systemic racism in the United States. Alexander blends academic sources with common sense observations to create a compelling narrative that not only educates but also urges readers to take action against the injustices perpetuated by the current criminal justice system.

    For more than one hundred years, scholars have written about the illusory nature of the Emancipation Proclamation. President Abraham Lincoln issued a declaration purporting to free slaves held in Sout...

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