How does the author define feminism?

The author Eddo-Lodge outlines the difference between mainstream feminism and true feminism. She explains that the feminism depicted in the media only addresses superficial topics such as makeup and clothing. True feminism, she explains, works to dismantle political landmarks such as reproductive rights and marriage equality. Whitewashed feminism is not a true representation of feminism, as it only applies to a small percentage of women who face discrimination. Mainstream feminists often fail to recognize how racism and sexism are connected. Eddo-Lodge emphasizes the importance of gender and race as intersectional identities, meaning that these issues are intertwined and create inequality.

Why are white people opposed to the idea of white privilege?

Throughout the book, especially in Chapter 3, Eddo-Lodge introduces the topic of white privilege and why it is so denied by white people. Eddo-Lodge defines white privilege as not only an...