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Quote by Bell Hooks

“White women and black men have it both ways. They can act as oppressor or ... and oppression of others.”

Quote by Bell Hooks

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Bell Hooks, born Gloria Jean Watkins, is an American author, scholar, and activist. Her work primarily focuses on issues of race, gender, and social justice, particularly on feminist and black feminist thought. Hooks' works include novels, poetry, academic writings, and autobiographies, and her writing style is beloved by readers for its profound social insight and desire for change. more

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