Bell Hooks
bell hooks is an author, feminist and activist, whose writing is at the juncture of race, class, and gender. A figurehead of intersectionality, she has authored numerous feminist classics and in 2014 the bell hooks institute was founded in her name. Her books include Ain't I a Woman (Pluto, 1987), Feminist Theory (Pluto, 2000), Feminism is for Everybody (Pluto, 2000), Talking Back, (Routledge, 2014) and Breaking Bread (Routledge, 2016). She is currently Professor of English at City College,...See more
bell hooks is an author, feminist and activist, whose writing is at the juncture of race, class, and gender. A figurehead of intersectionality, she has authored numerous feminist classics and in 2014 the bell hooks institute was founded in her name. Her books include Ain't I a Woman (Pluto, 1987), Feminist Theory (Pluto, 2000), Feminism is for Everybody (Pluto, 2000), Talking Back, (Routledge, 2014) and Breaking Bread (Routledge, 2016). She is currently Professor of English at City College, City University of New York. See less
Personality Profile For Bell Hooks
The following is a personality profile of Bell Hooks based on her work.
Bell Hooks is social, unpretentious and can be perceived as compulsive.
She is laid-back, she appreciates a relaxed pace in life. She is sociable as well: she enjoys being in the company of others. But, Bell Hooks is also intermittent: she has a hard time sticking with difficult tasks for a long period of time.
More than most people, his choices are driven by a desire for self-expression.
Considers helping others to guide a large part of what she does: she thinks it is important to take care of the people around her. She is also relatively unconcerned with taking pleasure in life: she prefers activities with a purpose greater than just personal enjoyment.
Writing style analyzed by IBM Watson
Bell Hooks's Featured Books
Bell Hooks book reviews
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Where We Stand: Class Matters
Great Book, Great Author
by fan165, Jul 1, 2010
This book is a little pricey for it's size and publication date. Glad I found it used and in great condition. Read More
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Killing Rage: Ending Racism
exploration of black feminism
hooks goes into depth how white supremacy not only over looks minority races but women the most. she explains how the black female is to be seen as a double negative due to a patriarchy society Read More
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Where We Stand: Class Matters
Excellent for Students
I have used this book in a Social Ethics class that I teach. Students identify with hooks' lived experience and their own lived experience. This book is a strong pedagogical tool for conscience ... Read More