The Trouble with White Women: A Counterhistory of Feminism Free Audiobook Download by Kyla Schuller
White women, for centuries, have been the backbone of Western society. This book is an exploration of how and why white women have contributed to the creation of "white supremacy" from its inception in Colonial America. With a focus on key moments in American history, Schuller's book examines topics such as the Salem Witch Trials, slavery, the women's suffrage movement, and the 2016 presidential election.
White women are primarily the ones who advocate for feminism, but this book argues that they are also the ones who cause the most harm. The author says white women only support feminism when it's good for them (like when they're at the top of society) and when they can use it as an excuse to get ahead. When white women find themselves on their last legs in a culture that's hostile towards them, then equality is pushed to the forefront.
In this text, historian and author Kyla Schuller argues that white women are missing a large part of their history. White feminists have traditionally been focused on the emancipation of white women only and thus ignored the struggles that other women faced with little to no recognition in mainstream feminist groups. To remedy this problem, she uses her own personal experiences as an example in order to show how feminism should work today by including intersectionality with race and social class.
The trouble with white women is that they do not have the capacity to identify with the common struggles of black women. Schuller argues that white feminism, or what she terms "white womanism," has caused damage to the movement for liberation.
This is a fascinating read. It not only discusses the history of feminism, but also its roots in white supremacy. It is one of those books that will make you think and examine your own beliefs.
Kyla Schuller's book "The Trouble With White Women" is a scholarly piece that explores the true history of feminist theory and its relationship to various women of color in the United States. This text offers an alternative perspective on feminism, challenging notions that white women have been the sole activists in this movement, while also exploring the complexities of race and gender in modern society.
Published Date | 2021-10-05 |
Duration | 11 hours 34 minutes |
Author | Kyla Schuller |
Narrated | Christine Lakin, Mela Lee |
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Abridged | No |
Is It Free? | 30-days Free |
Category | Non-Fiction |
Parent Category | Social Science, World |