Who is bell hooks?
She is most well known for her feminist theory that recognizes that social classifications (e.g., race, gender, sexual identity, class, etc.) are interconnected, and that ignoring their intersection creates a supposed oppression towards women and change the experience of living as a woman in society.
Why does she not capitalize her name?
bell hooks does not use capital letters at any point during her name as she wants to be identified through her theory and her thoughts rather than her name.
What is she fighting for?
bell hook was one of the inter sectional feminist who brought race (and other marginalized identities) into feminism; thus, making feminism more inclusive and applicable. bell hook has made such a huge impact on feminism as we know it today, and we will forever be grateful for her contributions.
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