hi everyone! welcome to the Feminism Without Exception forum :) i'm so happy you're here!

my goal with this Quest was to be an accessible entry point to expand your understanding of feminism, and how it intersects with other social justice issues across the world. feminism is so intertwined with other issues, so a few texts included cover a broader range of issues but are still relevant to the conversation.

with that in mind, please note that this Quest is not attempting to be an all-encompassing booklist for feminist texts or feminist history. this Quest is trying to fit a specific niche of intersectionality and deconstruction from oppressive systems as a whole. this means the Quest will favor books that center marginalized voices, rather than books that solely focus on the patriarchy or the broader feminist movement.

i tried to include topics at each level of knowledge and include books that would apply to every reader, but my overall goal is to lean more towards beginner-friendly or intermediate texts, as i want the Quest to be achievable for everyone, even those who may be intimidated by nonfiction or unsure where to start. you will find a few denser, more academic texts included, and i will still consider adding more advanced texts, but please know i will prioritize more introductory texts.

whether you're just beginning to deconstruct from larger systems of oppression and how they intersect with feminism, or if you're already familiar with intersectional theory, i think you'll find something that fits your reading tastes, and teaches you something new!

TL;DR criteria:

focus on centering marginalized voices focus on beginner-friendly or intermediate texts focus on intersectionality, not just patriarchy alone

intersectionality refers to texts that explore the intersection of sexism with other systems of oppression, including: ableism, racism, transphobia, homophobia, xenophobia, classism, and colonization; building upon the framework coined by Dr. Kimberlé Williams Crenshaw.

please try to keep suggestions to this main post!

remember to keep the above criteria in mind. i'll make additions as i see fit while prioritizing the spirit of the Quest :)

this Quest forum is meant to be a safe place to talk about intersectional feminism at large, i encourage everyone to feel comfortable having hard conversations here.

happy reading, i'm so excited to learn and grow together 🩷