RUBY HAMAD is a journalist, author, and academic completing a Ph.D. in media studies at UNSW (Australia). Her Guardian article, ‘How White Women Use Strategic Tears to Silence Women of Color,’ became a global flashpoint for discussions of white feminism and racism and inspired her debut book, White Tears/Brown Scars, which has received critical acclaim in her home country of Australia. Her writing has also featured in Prospect Magazine, The New Arab, and more. She splits her time between Sydney and New York.
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"A stunning and thorough look at White womanhood that should be
required reading for anyone who claims to be an intersectional
feminist. Hamad’s controlled urgency makes the book an illuminating
and poignant read. Hamad is a purveyor of such bold thinking, the
only question is, are we ready to listen?"—Rosa Boshier, The
Washington Post
"In her debut book, journalist Ruby Hamad explores the connections
between white feminism and white supremacy . . . In breaking down
examples from history, as well as from her own life as an Arab
woman working in Australian media, Hamad offers a haunting but
powerful reading of white feminism and its lasting impacts on
marginalized communities."—Annabel Gutterman, TIME
"[A] must–read." —Keely Weiss, Harper's Bazaar
"Exactly the kind of book that every ally needs to read right now."
—Laura Hanrahan, Cosmopolitan
"Hamad offers a comprehensive look at the ways in which women of
color have been dismissed by society . . . This book should be
considered required reading." —Lauren LeBlanc, The Observer
"It’s eye–opening and necessary reading for anyone, but especially
white women who consider themselves feminists." —BuzzFeed
"[A] provocative exploration of the ways—both historic and
current—that white women have been dangerous agents of white
supremacy . . . Hamad is a rigorous historical reporter and a
powerful storyteller, and her work in White Tears/Brown Scars will
leave readers appropriately unsettled, enraged, and urged to take
action against the Amy Coopers of the world." —Kristin Iversen,
Refinery29
"Amid a sea of recent books about white women's commitment to white
supremacy, White Tears/Brown Scars stands out."—Bitch
"In this endlessly readable debut, Ruby Hamad expertly illustrates
the multitude of historical and contemporary ways in which white
feminism has been used as a tool of white supremacy. White
feminists: READ THIS BOOK." —Karla Strand, Ms. Magazine
”With scholarly but highly engaging prose, Hamad details white
women’s roles in oppression across continents, a much–needed
history lesson for those inclined to reduce racism to individual
behavior . . . For readers truly interested in dismantling white
supremacy, this is a must–read. An extraordinary book for anyone
who wishes to pay more than lip service to truly inclusive,
intersectional feminism." —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
"White Tears/Brown Scars belongs in twenty–first–century feminist
canon. It's grounded in deep historical context, yet thoroughly of
the present. It makes bold intellectual arguments, but is extremely
readable and grounded in human experience. If you are a white
woman, it may make for uncomfortable reading: this book takes the
most precise scalpel to the way that white women leverage race and
gender of any book that I've read. If you are a woman of color,
perhaps it will make you feel seen. If you are a man, read it for
your own education! Hamad has written a truly exceptional,
agenda–setting work."—Rachel Hills, author of The Sex Myth
“An essential guide for those who want to be truly intersectional
in their feminism. Ruby Hamad skillfully distills history, academic
research, and lived experiences of women of color to create an
engaging inquiry into white supremacy and the role of white women
within it."—Zeba Talkhani, author of My Past Is a Foreign Country
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