![]() ![]() Kendall advocates for the feminist movement to understand the intersectional variables that women of color have to deal with. “For women of color, the expectation that we prioritize gender over race, that we treat the patriarchy as something that gives all men the same power, leaves many of us feeling isolated.” Mikki Kendall Kendall asserts that feminism should go beyond its perimeters and frame basic needs for women as part of the agenda. Furthermore, women from lower-classes are secluded because they engage in professions that do not align by the ideologies set by the mainstream movement. ![]() Therefore, women from the low-income background are left out from the feminist discourse, as they already feel dissociated from the cause. The main agendas tackled by the movement are centered around the problems faced by financially stable women. Kendall stresses that mainstream feminism is myopic in nature when it boils down to be all-inclusive for all women. “For a movement that is meant to represent all women, it often centers on those who already have most of their needs met.” Mikki Kendall Written by people who wish to remain anonymous We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community. ![]()
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