Poverty, healthcare, and education are feminist issues from "summary" of Hood Feminism by Mikki Kendall
Feminism is often associated with movements that focus on issues such as reproductive rights, equal pay, and representation in leadership positions. However, what is often overlooked is the fact that poverty, healthcare, and education are also feminist issues. These are issues that disproportionately affect women, especially women of color, and must be addressed within the feminist movement. When we talk about poverty, we cannot ignore the fact that women are more likely to live in poverty than men. This is particularly true for women of color, who face systemic barriers that make it difficult for them to escape poverty. Poverty is not just an economic issue, but a feminist issue, as it limits women's choices and opportunities, and perpetuates cycles of inequality. Healthcare is another feminist issue that is often overlooked. Women, particularly women of color, face barriers to ac...
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