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bbrassfield's review against another edition
4.0
Previously I had only read poetry by bell hooks. Where We Stand: Class Matters was my introduction to her non fiction and hooks proves to be a gifted essay writer. This is a short book but one that constantly challenged the assumptions of this reader, for which I am thankful. The best kind of non fiction writing, even if I don't agree with everything, that's hardly the point, this short volume educates and dives deep into important matters consistently, especially the idea that America has an unwritten, unacknowledged class system that is deeply embedded in our society.
shamsook's review against another edition
5.0
hooks is a gifted and skilled writer, and an incredibly thoughtful and intelligent person. For those who question her use of anecdotal evidence to talk about class, I think it's important to realize that there is not a substantial body of work out there about class systems in the US and what has been done is often conceptualized by people who have little to no personal experience with poverty. This is very disturbing indeed, and I actually believe that personal narrative is crucial for understanding and improving the quality of life of any under-served group of people.
Although I may not see eye-to-eye with hooks on everything in this book, I think it is so important that this conversation is had, however controversial it may be. hooks not only lists off problems, but attempts to get at the core values that may underlie these problems and potential avenues for us to begin to fix them as a society.
Although I may not see eye-to-eye with hooks on everything in this book, I think it is so important that this conversation is had, however controversial it may be. hooks not only lists off problems, but attempts to get at the core values that may underlie these problems and potential avenues for us to begin to fix them as a society.
eamador's review against another edition
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5.0
One of the best feminist texts I have read to date.
kevin_shepherd's review against another edition
4.0
Add bell hooks to my list of favorite authors. Her assessment of American class hierarchy is spot on. And while I don’t necessarily agree with all of her countermeasures, I don’t take umbrage with them either. 4 big stars.
achilleanshelves's review against another edition
5.0
Much more accessible and readable than most academic texts; bell hooks was and will always be an icon.