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Bell hooks

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American author, feminist, and social activist

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Political Science
#1469
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#1759
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#740
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Human Rights
#51
World Rank
#65
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#29
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Literature
#2123
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#3892
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#1007
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According to Wikipedia, Gloria Jean Watkins , better known by her pen name bell hooks, was an American author, theorist, educator, and social critic who was a Distinguished Professor in Residence at Berea College. She is best known for her writings on race, feminism, and class. The focus of hooks' writing was to explore the intersectionality of race, capitalism, and gender, and what she described as their ability to produce and perpetuate systems of oppression and class domination. She published around 40 books, including works that ranged from essays, poetry, and children's books. She published numerous scholarly articles, appeared in documentary films, and participated in public lectures. Her work addressed love, race, class, gender, art, history, sexuality, mass media, and feminism.

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What Are Bell hooks's Academic Contributions?

Bell hooks is most known for their academic work in the field of political science. They are also known for their academic work in the fields of and literature.

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