Based on your reading of hooks, Makdisi, and Jad, summarize how they define/complicate/critique feminism and feminist movements.
Write 250 words maximum, excluding reference list in APA format. Graded in/complete.
In the Feminism is for Everybody: passionate politics , Hooks (2000) defines feminism as the movement that aspires to end sexism and oppression. Hooks further explains that this definition cancels the idea that feminists are against male and only seek equal rights as men , feminism is against sexism and fights against bigger issues than equal rights for women. Hooks critiques that women should stand together against patriarchy and sexism , to not only fight for equal rights but the end of ownership of women bodies by the system. Hooks(2000) explains that men learn about feminism from patriarchal mass media , which provides the wrong image.
Makdisi (2014) critiques that the use of words is crucial as they hold power. Language and words could be used as a manipulation tool , corruption of language. Makdisi( 2014) further critiques the political language , as it absurd with lies. Mkadisi(2014) discusses the use of words “huqoq el mara”and he complicates as explains women reformist are not fighting for
Jad (2003) discusses NGOs which support women’s rights , their context , their strategies , their structure and links to other social and political groups , to external agencies and to the government.
Media and People 