Overview
An incisive examination of why the pillars of feminism have erodedāand how all women, not just the #girlbosses, can rebuild them
After over 175 years, the feminist movement, now in its fourth wave, is at risk of collapsing on its eroding foundation. In Faux Feminism, political philosopher Serene Khader advocates for another feminismāone that doesnāt overwhelmingly serve white, affluent #girlbosses. With empathy, passion, and wit, Khader invites the reader to join her as she excavates the movementās history and draws a blueprint for a more inclusive and resilient future.
A feminist myth buster, Khader begins by deconstructing āfaux feminisms.ā Thought to be the pillars of good feminism, they may appeal to many but, in truth, leave most women behind. Khader identifies these traps that white feminism lays for us all, asking readers to think critically aboutĀ
āThe Freedom Myth: The overarching misconception that feminism is about personal freedom rather than collective equality
āThe Individualism Myth: The pervasive idea that feminism aims to free individual women from social expectations
āThe Culture Myth: The harmful misconception that āotherā cultures restrict womenās liberation
āThe Restriction Myth: The flawed belief that feminism is a fight against social restrictions
āThe Judgment Myth: The fallacy of celebrating womenās choices without first interrogating the privileges afforded or denied to the women
In later chapters, Khader draws on global and intersectional feminist lessons of the past and present to imagine feminismās future. She pays particular attention to women of color, especially those in the Global South. Khader recounts their cultural and political stories of building a more inclusive framework in their societies. These are the women, she argues, from whom todayās feminists can learn.
Khaderās critical inquiry begets a new vision of feminism: one that tackles inequality at the societal, not individual, level and is ultimately rooted in community.
This book title, Faux Feminism (Why We Fall for White Feminism and How We Can Stop), ISBN: 9780807008270, by Serene Khader, published by Beacon Press (October 29, 2024) is available in hardcover. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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