Hood Feminism: Notes from the Women That a Movement Forgot

Gather initial thoughts and broad opinions about the book.

1. Hood Feminism critiques mainstream feminism for failing to address the needs of marginalized women, particularly women of color. What were your overall impressions of Kendall’s arguments? Did the book challenge or reinforce your perspective on feminism?

2. Mikki Kendall blends personal narrative with cultural criticism to highlight gaps in modern feminism. Did you find her approach effective? How did her personal experiences add to the book’s impact?

3. Before reading Hood Feminism, how would you have defined feminism? Did the book expand or shift your understanding of what feminism should include?

Encourage readers to connect the book’s themes and characters with their personal experiences.

1. Kendal argues that issues such as food insecurity, housing instability, and gun violence should be considered feminist issues. Did her argument surprise you? Have you ever personally experienced or witnessed a social issue that you now recognize as a feminist concern?

2. Hood Feminism highlights the ways in which mainstream feminism often overlooks the needs of marginalized communities. Have you ever felt excluded from a movement or advocacy space that was supposed to represent you? How did that experience shape your views on activism?