‘Killing Rage: Ending Racism’
(bell hooks)
8/10 (B+)
A collection of twenty-three essays – written from the perspective of a feminist Afro-American intellectual – addressing a variety of thought-provoking topics meant to further develop our critical consciousness and thoughts about race, feminism, and class. ‘Killing Rage’ urges us to embrace the anger that we build from repeated experiences of everyday racism and use it as a catalyst to end our systems of domination – including racism, sexism, patriarchy, and White supremacy.
The high level of critical analysis presented in this book will be difficult for newcomers of this subject; however, the progressive concepts described in these essays will undoubtedly be intellectually rewarding to readers with more in-depth knowledge of the material.
*Gloria Jean Watkins (better known by her pen name “bell hooks”) published around 40 books, including works that ranged from essays and poetry to children's books.
A collection of twenty-three essays – written from the perspective of a feminist Afro-American intellectual – addressing a variety of thought-provoking topics meant to further develop our critical consciousness and thoughts about race, feminism, and class. ‘Killing Rage’ urges us to embrace the anger that we build from repeated experiences of everyday racism and use it as a catalyst to end our systems of domination – including racism, sexism, patriarchy, and White supremacy.
The high level of critical analysis presented in this book will be difficult for newcomers of this subject; however, the progressive concepts described in these essays will undoubtedly be intellectually rewarding to readers with more in-depth knowledge of the material.
*Gloria Jean Watkins (better known by her pen name “bell hooks”) published around 40 books, including works that ranged from essays and poetry to children's books.