As a white, heterosexual, cis-woman, I am constantly on the lookout for books that will educate me on the experiences of others. White Tears/Brown Scars highlights the experiences of women of color in modern society and actually challenged my idea of feminism. It is one thing to say that you are an intersectional feminist, but it is another thing to actually practice that ideology in your life on a daily basis. Hamad, the author lays out a well-researched history of colonialism and capitalism and how those concepts have negatively impacted women of color. She also focuses on how white women have and currently are playing a huge role in the oppression of women of color. This is an important book because it touches on some major topics that are often left unsaid when focusing on feminism due to scholars not wanting to "rock the boat" with white women. When this book comes out, I hope that many people take the time to read this title and reflect on their own behaviors that are unintentionally contributing to the oppression of others.
(PUB DATE: 10/06/2020)
(I received a digital copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed above are my own.)