FAQ About Bell Hooks
Why did Bell Hooks use lowercase letters for her pen name?
Bell Hooks chose to write her pen name in lowercase letters as "bell hooks" to draw attention away from her identity and keep the focus on her ideas. She believed that what mattered most were the substance and clarity of her arguments, and not the author herself. This stylistic choice is emblematic of her commitment to prioritizing ideas and engagement over the cult of personality often surrounding public intellectuals.
