Gloria Jean Watkins
Gloria Jean Watkins, better known by her pen name bell hooks, was an influential American author, feminist theorist, and cultural critic whose work focused on the intersections of race, gender, and class. Born in 1952 in segregated Kentucky, hooks published over thirty books, including her seminal work 'Ain't I a Woman? Black Women and Feminism,' which has played a pivotal role in the discourse surrounding black feminism. Her writings advocate for a more inclusive and intersectional approach to feminism, challenging traditional narratives and highlighting the experiences of marginalized communities. hooks’ recent autobiographical work, 'Rouge feu. Mémoires d’écrivaine,' released in French translation, revisits her formative years as a student and young professor in California, reaffirming her legacy as a critical voice in contemporary feminist thought.
Born on Nov 13, 1952 (72 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | 2 | 9.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 65,273,511 | 64,151 | $2,700,000 | 2,654$ |
| Indonesia | 1 | 7.00 | 0.11% | +0% | 273,523,615 | 302,905 | $1,119,000 | 1,239$ |
| Totals | 3 | 338,797,126 | 367,056 | $3,819,000 | 3,893$ |
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Gloria Jean Watkins used the pen name 'bell hooks' in lowercase.
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Gloria Jean Watkins, known by her pen name bell hooks, is an influential afro-feminist writer whose work addresses racism and sexism.
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France:
Gloria Jean Watkins, known by her pen name bell hooks, is an American theorist of black feminism who has authored numerous works addressing issues of gender, class, and race.
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