White Feminism

From the Suffragettes to Influencers and Who They Leave Behind

De: Koa Beck

Narrado por: Koa Beck

Written “with passion and insight about the knotted history of racism within women’s movements and feminist culture” (Rebecca Traister, New York Times best-selling 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 best-selling 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).

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accessible and informative

I've read a lot of books on this topic and this is by far one of my favorites. It hits everything so directly on the head. I see the problems she's talking about everywhere. Phenomenal book and one of my favorites on the topic. And I've read a lot on the topic.

I won't name names because I don't want to be mean, but yep! So many of the influencers of white feminism and go-to-names fall squarely into the traps she describes here.

Visionary!

Well researched, beautifully written - a must read for anyone interested in what’s going on in he 2020’s

I appreciate much that is written here

I think the title is really male feminism. I only take issue with one sentence in the entire book. I believe there have been Caucasian women who have collaborated for social change (not just sexism) i.e. the meat riots of the 1920s, the bread riots of the 1860s, the environmental movements of the Love Canal, Citizen Alert re Yucca Mtn, labor issues, insecticides on food. I do appreciate the recognition of Women of Color on Racism, Education and Health Care and I recommend this book.

Very insightful and relevant today

Timely topic, but I wanted more on the second half of the book rather than the historical exposition. The narration is a bit slow so I recommend speeding it up in settings. Great listen overall

a good read for white women

overall a very interesting read on the myths of white feminism. I had always harbored misgivings of female icons like Sheryl Sandberg and Sophie Amarosa, and I'm relieved to see they had some merit. however it seems like every chapter circles back to capitalism being the main problem in every example, which I understand, but it does get a little repetitive after a while.