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Faux Feminism Why We Fall for White Feminism and How We Can Stop
Winner of the North American Society for Social Philosophy's 2025 Best Book Award
For readers of Hood Feminism and Against White Feminism, an incisive examination of why the pillars of feminism have erodedâand how all women, not just the #girlbosses, can rebuild them
After over 175 years, the feminist movement, now in its fourth wave, is at risk of collapsing on its eroding foundation. In Faux Feminism, political philosopher Serene Khader advocates for another feminismâone that doesnât overwhelmingly serve white, affluent #girlbosses. With empathy, passion, and wit, Khader invites the reader to join her as she excavates the movementâs history and draws a blueprint for a more inclusive and resilient future.
A feminist myth buster, Khader begins by deconstructing âfaux feminisms.â Thought to be the pillars of good feminism, they may appeal to many but, in truth, leave most women behind. Khader identifies these traps that white feminism lays for us all, asking readers to think critically about
âThe Freedom Myth: The overarching misconception that feminism is about personal freedom rather than collective equality
âThe Individualism Myth: The pervasive idea that feminism aims to free individual women from social expectations
âThe Culture Myth: The harmful misconception that âotherâ cultures restrict womenâs liberation
âThe Restriction Myth: The flawed belief that feminism is a fight against social restrictions
âThe Judgment Myth: The fallacy of celebrating womenâs choices without first interrogating the privileges afforded or denied to the women
In later chapters, Khader draws on global and intersectional feminist lessons of the past and present to imagine feminismâs future. She pays particular attention to women of color, especially those in the Global South. Khader recounts their cultural and political stories of building a more inclusive framework in their societies. These are the women, she argues, from whom todayâs feminists can learn.
Khaderâs critical inquiry begets a new vision of feminism: one that tackles inequality at the societal, not individual, level and is ultimately rooted in community.
For readers of Hood Feminism and Against White Feminism, an incisive examination of why the pillars of feminism have erodedâand how all women, not just the #girlbosses, can rebuild them
After over 175 years, the feminist movement, now in its fourth wave, is at risk of collapsing on its eroding foundation. In Faux Feminism, political philosopher Serene Khader advocates for another feminismâone that doesnât overwhelmingly serve white, affluent #girlbosses. With empathy, passion, and wit, Khader invites the reader to join her as she excavates the movementâs history and draws a blueprint for a more inclusive and resilient future.
A feminist myth buster, Khader begins by deconstructing âfaux feminisms.â Thought to be the pillars of good feminism, they may appeal to many but, in truth, leave most women behind. Khader identifies these traps that white feminism lays for us all, asking readers to think critically about
âThe Freedom Myth: The overarching misconception that feminism is about personal freedom rather than collective equality
âThe Individualism Myth: The pervasive idea that feminism aims to free individual women from social expectations
âThe Culture Myth: The harmful misconception that âotherâ cultures restrict womenâs liberation
âThe Restriction Myth: The flawed belief that feminism is a fight against social restrictions
âThe Judgment Myth: The fallacy of celebrating womenâs choices without first interrogating the privileges afforded or denied to the women
In later chapters, Khader draws on global and intersectional feminist lessons of the past and present to imagine feminismâs future. She pays particular attention to women of color, especially those in the Global South. Khader recounts their cultural and political stories of building a more inclusive framework in their societies. These are the women, she argues, from whom todayâs feminists can learn.
Khaderâs critical inquiry begets a new vision of feminism: one that tackles inequality at the societal, not individual, level and is ultimately rooted in community.
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Winner of the North American Society for Social Philosophy's 2025 Best Book Award
For readers of Hood Feminism and Against White Feminism, an incisive examination of why the pillars of feminism have erodedâand how all women, not just the #girlbosses, can rebuild them
After over 175 years, the feminist movement, now in its fourth wave, is at risk of collapsing on its eroding foundation. In Faux Feminism, political philosopher Serene Khader advocates for another feminismâone that doesnât overwhelmingly serve white, affluent #girlbosses. With empathy, passion, and wit, Khader invites the reader to join her as she excavates the movementâs history and draws a blueprint for a more inclusive and resilient future.
A feminist myth buster, Khader begins by deconstructing âfaux feminisms.â Thought to be the pillars of good feminism, they may appeal to many but, in truth, leave most women behind. Khader identifies these traps that white feminism lays for us all, asking readers to think critically about
âThe Freedom Myth: The overarching misconception that feminism is about personal freedom rather than collective equality
âThe Individualism Myth: The pervasive idea that feminism aims to free individual women from social expectations
âThe Culture Myth: The harmful misconception that âotherâ cultures restrict womenâs liberation
âThe Restriction Myth: The flawed belief that feminism is a fight against social restrictions
âThe Judgment Myth: The fallacy of celebrating womenâs choices without first interrogating the privileges afforded or denied to the women
In later chapters, Khader draws on global and intersectional feminist lessons of the past and present to imagine feminismâs future. She pays particular attention to women of color, especially those in the Global South. Khader recounts their cultural and political stories of building a more inclusive framework in their societies. These are the women, she argues, from whom todayâs feminists can learn.
Khaderâs critical inquiry begets a new vision of feminism: one that tackles inequality at the societal, not individual, level and is ultimately rooted in community.
For readers of Hood Feminism and Against White Feminism, an incisive examination of why the pillars of feminism have erodedâand how all women, not just the #girlbosses, can rebuild them
After over 175 years, the feminist movement, now in its fourth wave, is at risk of collapsing on its eroding foundation. In Faux Feminism, political philosopher Serene Khader advocates for another feminismâone that doesnât overwhelmingly serve white, affluent #girlbosses. With empathy, passion, and wit, Khader invites the reader to join her as she excavates the movementâs history and draws a blueprint for a more inclusive and resilient future.
A feminist myth buster, Khader begins by deconstructing âfaux feminisms.â Thought to be the pillars of good feminism, they may appeal to many but, in truth, leave most women behind. Khader identifies these traps that white feminism lays for us all, asking readers to think critically about
âThe Freedom Myth: The overarching misconception that feminism is about personal freedom rather than collective equality
âThe Individualism Myth: The pervasive idea that feminism aims to free individual women from social expectations
âThe Culture Myth: The harmful misconception that âotherâ cultures restrict womenâs liberation
âThe Restriction Myth: The flawed belief that feminism is a fight against social restrictions
âThe Judgment Myth: The fallacy of celebrating womenâs choices without first interrogating the privileges afforded or denied to the women
In later chapters, Khader draws on global and intersectional feminist lessons of the past and present to imagine feminismâs future. She pays particular attention to women of color, especially those in the Global South. Khader recounts their cultural and political stories of building a more inclusive framework in their societies. These are the women, she argues, from whom todayâs feminists can learn.
Khaderâs critical inquiry begets a new vision of feminism: one that tackles inequality at the societal, not individual, level and is ultimately rooted in community.
