Bell Hooks

bell hooks (1952–2021) was an American author, professor, feminist theorist, and cultural critic whose work has had an enormous influence on discussions of race, gender, class, and culture. Born Gloria Jean Watkins, she chose her pen name — styled in lowercase — in honour of her great-grandmother. Her books, including Ain't I a Woman, All About Love, and Feminist Theory: From Margin to Center, are foundational texts in feminist and critical race studies. hooks's writing is characterised by its accessibility, passion, and insistence on connecting theory with everyday life. Her audiobooks and books remain essential reading and listening for anyone interested in understanding and challenging systems of oppression.