FAQ About Bell Hooks
What is intersectionality, and how did Bell Hooks contribute to this concept?
Intersectionality is a framework for understanding how various dimensions of identity, such as race, gender, and class, interconnect and shape individual experiences of oppression and privilege. Although the term 'intersectionality' was coined by Kimberlé Crenshaw, Bell Hooks significantly contributed to intersectional thinking through her analysis of how black women are marginalized within both feminist and racial justice movements. Her writings helped lay groundwork for the broader intersectional feminist movement.
