28. bell hooks: The original influencer!

29/04/2025 37 min Temporada 1 Episodio 28
28. bell hooks: The original influencer!

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bell hooks: Challenging SocietyIn this episode, the hosts discuss the life and impact of Gloria Jean Watkins, famously known as Bell Hooks. They explore where is bell hooks from, who bell hooks is, her early life in segregated Kentucky, her academic journey, and her groundbreaking work on intersectionality, feminism, and social critique. Hooks’ prolific writing and influential theories, especially on feminism and the complexities of identity, are highlighted along with her ability to make complex ideas accessible. The episode also touches on her critiques, her influence on modern feminism, and her continuing relevance in today's socio-political landscape.Sourceshttps://www.womenshistory.org/exhibits/feminism-second-wavehttps://www.newyorker.com/culture/postscript/the-revolutionary-writing-of-bell-hookshttps://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/stories/revolutionary-practice-black-feminismshttps://www.berea.edu/centers/the-bell-hooks-center/about-bellhttps://www.nypl.org/blog/2021/12/15/where-start-bell-hookshttps://www.yesmagazine.org/opinion/2022/01/18/bell-hooks-revolutionary-who-led-with-lovehttps://www.bookey.app/quote-book/ain%27t-i-a-womanhttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/dec/17/bell-hooks-obituaryhttps://www.sepad.org.uk/announcement/social-theory-bell-hookshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bell_hooks00:00 Introduction00:21 Dinner Plans and Weekend Activities01:23 A Story of Inclusivity: Bell Hooks02:13 Early Life and Education of Bell Hooks05:11 Bell Hooks' Landmark Work: Ain't I A Woman11:21 Exploring Intersectionality and Feminism26:49 Critiques and Contributions of Bell Hooks33:57 Legacy and Impact of Bell Hooks37:07 Conclusion and Call to Action