The disparaging term “white feminism” is used to describe the ethos of a very specific type of woman. Generally speaking, a “white feminist” is not just a feminist who happens to be white.
In fact, as I’ve documented before, there is an entire scholarly feminist literature making this exact case. In her paper, “Theorizing White heteropatriarchal supremacy, marriage ...
Seemingly feminist ideas can be harnessed for causes like misogyny and white supremacy, and it’s not always obvious when that’s happening. Feminist ideas are powerful, perhaps more powerful than they ...
Set in Rome after World War II, this black-and-white feminist film directed by (and starring) Paola Cortellesi tells a nuanced story about domestic abuse.
The 13 proposed choices include eight white women and five women of color (WOC). Yes, female role models matter to generations of women and men. But this is not a feminist victory. This is a new ...
Dr Riley agreed, noting that many white women who are happy talking about gender-based oppression "don't feel comfortable interrogating their whiteness" - and to this end, intersectional feminism ...
With one week to go before Ontarians cast their ballots, a white Ontario NDP candidate has dropped out of the race over ...