Who is Women of the Margins from Feminist Theory from Margin to Center and what is their importance?

Hooks defines the women of the margins as those outside of the societal "center". Over the years, the author suggests, these women have made their perspectives and experience known and felt within feminism. Hooks believes that it is through these women that the feminist movement has developed deeper understanding of what is needed, why it's needed, and what can be done to meet those needs.