Feminist Theory: bell hooks (Representation)

Question 1

What did bell hooks say feminism is?

Answer 1

A struggle to end sexist/patriarchal oppression and the ideology of domination.
A political commitment rather than a lifestyle choice.

Question 2

What did bell hooks say determine discrimination?

Answer 2

Race and class as well as sex determine the extend to which individuals are exploited, discriminated against or oppressed.

Question 3

Theory in a nutshell

Answer 3

Feminism is a political struggle to end patriarchal domination and other factors affect this domination including race and class.