{"product_id":"faux-feminism-why-we-fall-for-white-feminism-and-how-we-can-stop-9780807021385","title":"Faux Feminism: Why We Fall for White Feminism and How We Can Stop","description":"\u003cb\u003eWinner of the North American Society for Social Philosophy's 2025 Best Book Award \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor readers of \u003ci\u003eHood Feminism \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eAgainst White Feminism\u003c\/i\u003e, an incisive examination of why the pillars of feminism have eroded--and how all women, not just the #girlbosses, can rebuild them \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAfter over 175 years, the feminist movement, now in its fourth wave, is at risk of collapsing on its eroding foundation. In \u003ci\u003eFaux Feminism\u003c\/i\u003e, political philosopher Serene Khader advocates for another feminism--one that doesn't overwhelmingly serve white, affluent #girlbosses. With empathy, passion, and wit, Khader invites the reader to join her as she excavates the movement's history and draws a blueprint for a more inclusive and resilient future. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA feminist myth buster, Khader begins by deconstructing \"faux feminisms.\" 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 \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e-\u003cb\u003eThe Freedom Myth: \u003c\/b\u003e The overarching misconception that feminism is about personal freedom rather than collective equality\u003cbr\u003e-\u003cb\u003eThe Individualism Myth: \u003c\/b\u003e The pervasive idea that feminism aims to free individual women from social expectations\u003cbr\u003e-\u003cb\u003eThe Culture Myth: \u003c\/b\u003eThe harmful misconception that \"other\" cultures restrict women's liberation\u003cbr\u003e-\u003cb\u003eThe Restriction Myth: \u003c\/b\u003e The flawed belief that feminism is a fight against social restrictions\u003cbr\u003e-\u003cb\u003eThe Judgment Myth: \u003c\/b\u003e The fallacy of celebrating women's choices without first interrogating the privileges afforded or denied to the women \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn later chapters, Khader draws on global and intersectional feminist lessons of the past and present to imagine feminism's 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 today's feminists can learn. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eKhader's critical inquiry begets a new vision of feminism: one that tackles inequality at the societal, not individual, level and is ultimately rooted in community.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Serene Khader\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Beacon Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/07\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 248\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.65lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.60h x 5.70w x 0.80d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780807021385\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSerene Khader\u003c\/b\u003e is a professor of philosophy at the CUNY Graduate Center and the Jay Newman Chair in Philosophy of Culture at Brooklyn College. Her latest book, \u003ci\u003eFaux Feminism\u003c\/i\u003e, won the North American Society for Social Philosophy's 2025 Best Book Award. Also the author of \u003ci\u003eDecolonizing Universalism: A Transnational Feminist Ethic\u003c\/i\u003e, Khader's work on global women's issues has been published in outlets such as the\u003ci\u003e New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e. She lives in Brooklyn with her spouse and two children. Find her online at www.serenekhader.com.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Serene Khader \/ Paperback \/ English","offer_id":47659111055517,"sku":"9780807021385","price":37.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_c608a1f8-e472-4035-ac75-76ad5d0b20ef.jpg?v=1771350383","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/faux-feminism-why-we-fall-for-white-feminism-and-how-we-can-stop-9780807021385","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}