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4 February 15, 2001
Feminist, racial theory challenged in hooks’ work
Ashley Schmiedekamp
Special to the Megaphone
Feminist Theory: From Margin
to Center by bell hooks was first
published in 1984 and has since
seen a second edition released in
2000. This edition is the original
text brought back for a new gen-
eration and includes a new preface
from the author. The text acts as a
primer on bell’s own visions for the
feminist movement and how it can
best function in a multicultural and
multiracial world.
In the preface to this second edi-
tion, hooks writes that at the time
of its first printing, the book was
received as either too “radical” or
“critical.” The intended audience
was “not yet ready for it,” (xiii).
She hopes that the text will be
better received by contemporaries
and thus used to further the move-
ment that she feels so strongly
about.
The text is a careful and critical
analysis that is written in a powerful,
yet simple and easily understood
voice. Unlike many contemporary
theorists, hooks writes for a wider
audience and the clarity with which
she presents her ideas is impres-
sive. The reader is never lost and
can follow a careful progression
through each chapter or idea. Hooks
wants to provide a new feminist
text that is deeply rooted in a new
understanding of race, gender and
class-issues that she feels many
theorists disregard as unimportant
to feminism. The goal of her text is
to create a new type of theory that
“speaks to everyone" and that will
be able to sustain a feminist revo-
lution, (xiv).
Most importantly, hooks’ text
provides in-depth analyse#x>f the
roles of black women and mem-
bers of other
minority groups
within the fem-
inist movement.
She feels that
previous lack of
involvement by
these women
lies in the roots
of feminism
itself. It is a
movement that
was most notice-
ably bolstered in
the sixties by a
number of edu-
cated middle
class white
women. While
these women
hoped to pro-
vide equality for
all women, their
aims were select
and did not
reach out to
women from
other racial or south i
class back-
grounds. Hooks
hopes that by
making this issue visible, she may
be able to influence a change in
the course of feminism—one that is
much needed and the key to suc-
cess for feminism in the current
age.
After establishing a call for a
wider reaching feminism that does
not make assumptions about its sup-
porters, hooks findu it important to
redefine feminism. In recent years it
seems a term that has been muddied
in meaning, one that everyone has
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different thoughts about. Without
an established and standard cause,
feminism can do nothing. She sets
forth this important charge for the
movement; “Feminism is the strug-
gle to end sexist oppression, its aim
is not to benefit solely any specific
group of women, an particular race
or class of women. It does not privi-
lege women over men. It has the
power to transform in a meaningful
way all our lives,” (28). Her defi-
nition provides for a feminism that
is not woman-centered. The move-
ment’s success for hooks lies in
the ability to step away from the
sexist discrimination that it hopes to
abolish. Feminism is for everyone,
regardless of race, class and gender.
Everyone can piay a role in the rev-
olution.
In subsequent chapters, hooks
analyses and focuses on all aspects
of feminism from her racially and
class informed viewpoint. Espe-
cially insightful are her views on the
role of men in the movement, whom
she deems “comrades in struggle,”
and the importance of feminine sis-
terhood. She also looks at various
issues within the movement such
as economics, parenting, sexual
oppression and violence.
The book provides a well thought
view on each of these issues, and
she is careful to support her asser-
tions with the theory of feminist and
non-feminist theorists alike. The
key or answer to providing for a
new inclusive feminism seems to
lie in two things. Hooks hopes that
through both awareness and educa-
tion, feminism may be restructured
in a more positive way.
She ends the book with a charge
for revolution. While the current
movement has provided a “success-
ful rebellion,” and a societal disrup-
tion, it has not caused a revolution
and "what is necessary to establish
a new social order,” (162). Femi-
nist Theory: From Margin to Center
is an important volume within the
canon of feminist thought. It estab-
lishes a new, inclusive feminism
and details the efforts necessary
to implement such » movement.
While the text is not new, it pro-
vides an insightful look on the
progress that the movement has
made since its first publication and
the changes that still need to be
made.
I would suggest this work to
anyone hoping to reexamine the
progress of feminism within recent
years. It is obvious that many of
the changes that hooks outlines
have not yet occurred, but l feel
that awareness is growing and
that revolution is imminent. In its
well-planned structure and easy
to understand language, Feminist
Theory: From Margin to Center
is a great text. It is an excellent
choice for those hoping to famil-
iarize themselves with hooks’ work
in preparation for her upcoming
campus lecture (March 22, at
4:00PM). If nothing else, pick up
this work to make yourself aware,
to educate yourself and learn your
own role within the current femi-
nist movement.
Mrs. Josephine Vitale wishes to announce the
engagement of her daughter,
Valentina Lynn Vitale,
to
Mir. Anthony Nunzio Jr.
The ceremony will be held in the Lois Perkins
Chapel.
A reception will be located in the Lynda and Connie
Ballrooms at the McCombs Center immediately fol-
lowing the ceremony.
The Vitale and Nunzio families wish to extend an
invitation to all to come and enjoy the festivities.
There will be great food, music and dancing.
Performances of Tony and Tina’s Wedding will be held on
Feb. 27, 28 and Mar. 4 at 6:30PM. Tickets $10, available in
the McCombs Concourse MWF at lunch through Mar. 2.
Now Showing 7 6-2/22
Landmark’s Dobie Theatre (512) 472-FILM
[indicates Sat. and Sun. times only]
Chocolat (PG-1 3) [1 1 30] 2A0 A AO 7 AO 9:35
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (PG-'I 3) [1 1 40] 2:15 4 55 7:30
955
Chunhyang (R) 1 30 4 1 5 7 00 9:30
before Night Falls (R) [ 1 1 35] 2:25 5:20 0 30
Shadow of the Vampire (R) 1215 midnight
Requiem fora Dream (NR) midnight
Cinemark's Pflugerville Tinseltown 20
(51 2) 9ft9 5540
[indicates Sat. arid Sun. times oniyj
Road To Redemption (PG) 11 45 2.00 4 30 7:00 9:30
Down To Earth (PG 13) 1 2 05 2 30 5 00 7.30 10 00
Sweet November (PG 13) [10:25] 1:20 4:10 7:00 9:50
Hannibal(R) [10:00 10:30] 1 2:55 1 40 4:05 4:50 7:15 0:00
10:25
Saving Silverman (P013) 1 1.45 2.1 5 4.45 7.1 5 9.45
Head Over Heels (PG 1 3) 0:10 10:30
Valentine (R) 1 1 40 2:10 4:50 7:25 10:10
Sugar & Spice (PG13) 3 30 9 40
The Wedding Planner (PG 1 3) 1 1:50 2:20 4:55 7 45 10:20
Snatch (R) 1 1 55 2:25 5:05 7:50 10:30
Double Take (PG^)^0 AO} 12:30 3:00 5:30 000 10:40
Finding Forrester (PG 1 3) 1245 3:55 7 05 10:10
0 brother, Where Art Thou?(PG'\ 3) 1 2:00 2:35 5:10 7:55
10:35
Save The Last Dance (PG 13) [10:30] 1:20 4:10 7.10 9:50
Thirteen Days (PG 1 3) 1 2:20 545
Traffic (R) 1 2:35 3:50 6:55 10.00
Cast Away (PG1 3) 1 2:20 340 7:05 10:15
Miss Congeniality (PG 1 3) [1 1.00} 1 45 4:25 7:20 10:05
The Emperors New Groove (G) [10:50] 1 05 3 25 6:00
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (PG 1 3) [ 10:1 5] 1:10 4:05 7:10
10:15
New Music Releases: February 20
Crooked Fingers: Bring on the Snakes (Warm)
Fatal FLyin’ Guilloteens: Now Hustle for New
Diaboliks (Estrus)
Henry Rollins: Rollins in Ihe Wry (Quarterstick)
Saint Etienne: Interlude (Sub Pop)
David Thomas (of Pere Ubu): Surf’s Up (Thirsty Ear)
Tortoise: Standards (Thrill Jockey)
Bullet Proof Space Travelers: Built to Last (Stray)
Mister Sandman: Quicksand (Get Gone)
P’taah: Decompressed (Ubiquity)
Fairweather: If They Move...Kill Them (Equal Vision
Records)
Spoon: Girls Can Tell (Merge)
Brazzaville: Somnambulista (South China Sea)
Upcoming Shows
Fri 16: Atlanta's Blueground Undergrass does what any 21st century band does best—mix genres! Hear their Southern
blend of urban rock and very hickish bluegrass as they join Monte Montgomery, winner of best acoustic guitarist for
the last three years at the Austin Music Awards, at Antone's. But if you want spangle and some honest-to-God funk,
get to the Austin Music Hall. George Clinton and Parliament/Funkadelic come but once a year.
Sat 17: Mike Kinsella, of American Football and ]oan of Arc fame, opens for the wholesome emo of Rainer Maria at
Emo's. And though they're very Texan, Cross Canadian Ragweed belie their northern name with roots rock just this
side of Tulsa country. See them at Lucy's.
Sun 18: Yes, even Dayton, Ohio can breed funk, and its offspring The Majesties makes good at the Flamingo Cantina
with Tribal Nation.
Mon 19: You d think she was )ewel with her background—born on a Lakota Indian reservation, raised on a musical
diet of Joni Mitchell and Billie Holiday, Ginger MacKenzietoamed the US before making Austin her home. See her
at Saxon Pub. w'
Tue 20: Surf music may not be inherently frightening, but Deadbolt injects plenty of gore into it with their signature
"voodoobilly " Also on the Emo's stage is Speedbuggy, whb are so gosh-darned earnest about their outlaw country,
it's sort of silly (self description: "Hee Haw on overdrive"). And the only thing Austin metal gig Suburban Terror
Project care to tell you about themselves is that they started making noise in a shed. They're at the Red Eyed Fly.
Wed 21: Real Canadians this time, the Paperboys stomp out their prog bluegrass at the Cactus Cafe. Guess I
shouldn't mention that Weezer and the Get Up Kids are playing the Austin Music Hall, because tickets sold out last
December. We could have had Weezer on campus, dammit!
Thu 22: Down a beer and see a flick with Guy Forsyth at the Alamo Drafthouse. Or get some world famous reggae
from Jamaica's Culture and their lead Joseph Hill at Austin's house of Rasta, Flamingo Cantina.
Art Association plans Fort Worth trip
Bonnie Casson
Megaphone Staff
Who doesn’t like art? Whether
you can draw or just appreciate
looking at pretty pictures, there
is a small force of people just
like you decorating the South-
western campus. They are the SU
Art Association. This little known
hut great organization provides an
outlet where anyone, not just art or
art history majors, can discuss and
enjoy art.
The club however does not only
talk about art; they visit exhibi-
tions in and around Austin as well
as bigger Texas cities. They also
support philanthropic events ben-
efiting local organizations such as
soup kitchens and support for con-
quering the AIDS virus during the
Day Without Art.
If you have noticed your campus
wide emails, you will recognize
that a highlight of the Art Associ-
ation’s year is happening this Sat-
urday. The annual Art Association
museum trip will take anyone, like
SU faculty, staff or students who
are interested, on a chartered bus
to the Kimbell Art Museum in Fort
Worth for the exhibit Renoir to
Picasso.
This trip, according to club
member, Ashley Schmiedekamp,
provides a way for SU students to
experience art outside of the lack-
ing Austin art scene. The exhibit
trip will focuses on art shows of
such magnitude, they would never
be able to travel to Austin. Last
year, for instance, the group trav-
eled to the Dallas/Fort Worth area
again for the Dallas Museum of
Art’s show, Degas to Picasso. Apart
from a misinformed docent who
incidentally referred to a Picasso
portrait of Nietzsche as a “psycho
psychologist,” the trip was a suc-
cess.
“The past year have been a lot
of fun,” said Schmeidekamp, and
this year should be no different. The
exhibit will cost $8 for admission
plus lunch for anyone who wants to
eat out. The bus is free and should
depart at around 10AM and return
between 7-8PM Saturday night.
The Kimbell trip is not the
only venture of the Art Association
during the spring semester. For
example, last year in celebration
of Earth Day, the club sponsored
an Empty Bowls Project. This phil-
anthropic event involved students
making the bowls, filling
with soup provided by George-
town’s Wildfire Grill, and selling
them with proceeds benefiting local
soup kitchens. During the fall Earth
Day celebration, the Art Association
raised S300 with the Empty Bowls
project and donated the money to
a soup kitchen. Regardless if they
do utilize the Empty Bowls Project
this Earth Day, they do plan on par-
ticipating and providing a philan-
thropic event. The group also plans
awareness. The club
hopes to organize the
event with SOAL to
help make this day
a more substantial
event at Southwest-
ern.
The Dean of Fine
Arts Carole Lee has
also approached the
club about making
new Christmas orna-
ments for the tree
located in the Fine
Arts Building. There
is also a plan to
include more meet-
ings and more field
trips to Austin area art
shows. The club also
has an idea to screen
them more art related
movies such as Bas-
quiat and Lust for
Life, like they did a
few years ago.
The Art Associa-
tion is a great orga-
nization at
Southwestern. They
strive to appreciate
and learn about art
and in doing so give
Photo Courtesy of www.kimbellart.org
Claude Renoir in Clown Costume (1909) by
back to the com-
to have another student art sale. The munity. This groups Pierre-Auguste Renoir, on display at Renoir
last sale was held last week, but shows its love and ^ pjcasso
support* of art not —-----------, | . . .
according to Schmedekamp there
should be another one before the
end of the semester.
Ther Art Association also has
great plans for next year. Held in
early December, the group hopes
that the annual Day Without Art will
be a bigger deal on campus. During*
this worldwide event, art is cov-
ered up in an effort to raise AIDS
only through the way
in which they discus* it, but in
the way that they use this knowl-
edge and appreciation to further the
careers of Southwestern Art stu-
dents and more philanthropic orga-
nizations. So if you enjoy making
art or just looking at it, go to the
next Art Association meeting, or
better yet join them on their jour-
ney to the Kimbell this weekend.
It will be well wbrth your while.
For more information about the
Art Association or the trip to the
Kimbell this weekend, contact Art
Aaaociation president Brandy Fyffe
at fyffeb@southwestem.edu.
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