bell hooks’ Teaching to Transgress is an enlightening exploration of education as the practice of freedom. With passion and clarity, hooks urges us to question conventional wisdom and confront injustice in order to foster a more equitable world. Drawing on her own experiences as an educator and scholar, she offers valuable insights into the power of learning – both inside and outside the classroom.
For who is this book for ?
This book is for anyone who wants to think deeply about education, justice and the role of learning in creating a more equitable world.
Pros :
- Teaching to Transgress is an enlightening exploration of education as the practice of freedom.
- With passion and clarity, hooks urges us to question conventional wisdom and confront injustice in order to foster a more equitable world.
- Drawing on her own experiences as an educator and scholar, she offers valuable insights into the power of learning
- both inside and outside the classroom
Cons :
- The author’s writing style can be dense and difficult to follow at times.
- The book does not offer any concrete solutions or tools for change.
- It is a lengthy read that may not hold the interest of all readers.
Learn more about the author
bell hooks is a writer, feminist theorist and cultural critic. She is the author of more than twenty books including Teaching to Transgress: Education as the Practice of Freedom, Belonging: The paradox of detachment in America’s culture of loneliness and We Real Cool: Black Men and Masculinity.
Reader Reviews
“This is a great book. The author makes the point that teaching can be a way to help students find their voice and transcend boundaries.”
“An inspiring book that should be read by anyone concerned with the state of education and society.”
“This book is a must read for anyone interested in education and social change. hooks provides a critical perspective on the ways that traditional schooling perpetuates racism, sexism, and classism. She offers alternative approaches to teaching and learning that promote liberation.”
” bell hooks’ Teaching to Transgress is an enlightening exploration of education as the practice of freedom. With passion and clarity, hooks urges us to question conventional wisdom and confront injustice in order to foster a more equitable world. Drawing on her own experiences as an educator and scholar, she offers valuable insights into the power of learning – both inside and outside the classroom.”
