bell hooks: Challenging Society
In 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.
Sources
https://www.womenshistory.org/exhibits/feminism-second-wave
https://www.newyorker.com/culture/postscript/the-revolutionary-writing-of-bell-hooks
https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/stories/revolutionary-practice-black-feminisms
https://www.berea.edu/centers/the-bell-hooks-center/about-bell
https://www.nypl.org/blog/2021/12/15/where-start-bell-hooks
https://www.yesmagazine.org/opinion/2022/01/18/bell-hooks-revolutionary-who-led-with-love
https://www.bookey.app/quote-book/ain%27t-i-a-woman
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/dec/17/bell-hooks-obituary
https://www.sepad.org.uk/announcement/social-theory-bell-hooks
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bell_hooks
00:00 Introduction
00:21 Dinner Plans and Weekend Activities
01:23 A Story of Inclusivity: Bell Hooks
02:13 Early Life and Education of Bell Hooks
05:11 Bell Hooks' Landmark Work: Ain't I A Woman
11:21 Exploring Intersectionality and Feminism
26:49 Critiques and Contributions of Bell Hooks
33:57 Legacy and Impact of Bell Hooks
37:07 Conclusion and Call to Action