I would suggest that a feminism which does not also seek to alter the exploitation of poorer women is not feminism at all, but is simply a varient for of upper-class politics & self-privileging.

Jack D. Forbes
I would suggest that a feminism which does not also...
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I would suggest that a feminism which does not also seek to alter the exploitation of poorer women is not feminism at all, but is simply a varient for of upper-class politics & self-privileging. The idea that only upper class women should be privileged is a form of classism and sexism. When we say that someone is privileged , we are saying that they have more resources and opportunities. Those resources and opportunities could be monetary, social or any other type of privilege. There should be a feminism that seeks to empower all women regardless of their economic status.

Source: Columbus And Other Cannibals: The Wetiko Disease Of Imperialism, Exploitation And Terrorism

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