The context of this passage was based on a definition the author had offered more than ten years prior to writing the passage. The author begins by clearly defining her thoughts on what the definition for feminism should be as well as how throughout history, especially in the early forms of feminism, her definition has not been fully met. She address the issue that while reformist, revolutionary and lifestyle feminism clearly have aspects that contribute to the movement, there must be a collaborative effort to move the movement along. Bell Hooks makes her point straightforward, which states that to make feminism flourish, women must create a clear definition of what feminism is. It must be evident that feminism is not solely compiled of gender
