Hood Feminism

Is your feminism fighting for everyone, or just a select few? This summary challenges the mainstream movement to look beyond its own blind spots, revealing how it often fails the very women who need it most by ignoring issues like food security, housing, and healthcare. You'll discover why a truly inclusive feminism must address these basic needs as feminist issues. Learn how to recognize the gaps in your own advocacy and start fighting for a movement that uplifts all women, not just the privileged ones. This is your guide to a more effective, intersectional feminism.

Mikki Kendall is a New York Times bestselling author, cultural critic, and public speaker whose work centers on race, class, and gender. Growing up in Chicago, she witnessed firsthand how mainstream feminism failed to address the fundamental needs of all women, such as food security, housing, and safety. This experience shaped her powerful, necessary perspective, fueling her mission to challenge the movement to become truly inclusive and intersectional, ensuring no woman is left behind.