ABSTRACT
Continuing the theme of social divisions, this is a hugely important book written by an African-American feminist sociologist. I include this, not just because of its original contribution, but because it brings together important debates about the nature of knowledge, oppression, social justice and change. Hill Collins writes from a particular standpoint, but her ideas are widely applicable in helping us to think positively about the individual and society, and about social work and social justice. The extract has been drawn from the final two chapters in this book. I hope that students will be encouraged to get hold of the book and read more.
From Black Feminist Thought: Knowledge, Consciousness and the Politics of Empowerment, 2nd edition, London: Routledge (2000), 251–90.
