Against White Feminism
Summary
Against White Feminism by Rafia Zakaria is a critical examination of mainstream feminism, challenging its often-unacknowledged racial biases and calling for a more inclusive and intersectional approach. Zakaria, an attorney and human rights activist, focuses on how traditional feminist discourse has historically centered on the experiences and voices of white women, often to the exclusion of women of color.
In her book, Zakaria argues that this form of feminism, which she terms "white feminism," tends to universalize the experiences of white women and, in doing so, marginalizes and overlooks the diverse experiences of women of color, especially those from non-Western countries. She critiques the ways in which white feminism has been complicit in upholding systemic racism and colonialist perspectives, and how it has often been wielded as a tool of oppression rather than liberation for many women worldwide.
Published by W. W. Norton & Company, Against White Feminism is intended for adult readers.
Location
Located in the following libraries on November 13, 2023:
Lafayette High School
