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Serene Khader

@serenekhader

Author of Faux Feminism: Why We Fall for White Feminism and How We Can Stop, Decolonizing Universalism, and Adaptive Preferences and Women's Empowerment. Political philosopher, feminist theorist, CUNY Professor and NYC enthusiast

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Join the fun with @serenekhader.bsky.social

30.12.2025 02:36 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Honored to be one of @thedissenteryt.bsky.social 's fave books of 2025 and looking forward to participating in the pod in 2026!

18.12.2025 02:35 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I take no credit for the claim that many liberals assume that talented individuals are the engine of progress! I read that in some critique of Louis Dumont (who we never got a chance to talk about!)--I'l find the name.

10.10.2025 13:40 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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THE INTERVIEW: How can we fix contemporary feminism? A conversation with philosopher and feminist theorist Serene Khader

Chatted about the connections between care feminism, colonialism, and capitalism in with the wonderful @elissastrauss.bsky.social elissa.substack.com/p/the-interv...

03.09.2025 17:35 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

there's mean like "rude comments" mean and there's mean like "Palmer raids" mean

05.06.2025 00:48 πŸ‘ 465 πŸ” 66 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 2

yeah people who say this usually don't get what organizing is

05.06.2025 16:00 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Serene Khader Wins Award for "Faux Feminism" - Brooklyn College Work recognized by the North American Society for Social Philosophy.

APA member @serenekhader.bsky.social has won the North American Society for Social Philosophy's 2025 Book Award for 'Faux Feminism: Why We Fall for White Feminism and How We Can Stop.' Congratulations! www.brooklyn.edu/bc-brief/ser...

05.06.2025 13:48 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Especially for someone who was such a huge fan of *other* hypothetical persons

04.06.2025 13:38 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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02.06.2025 11:50 πŸ‘ 1250 πŸ” 416 πŸ’¬ 40 πŸ“Œ 24

A breakthrough for gender equality? Not even! @serenekhader.bsky.social would correctly identify the stunt as girlboss feminism. This time, it’s dressed up in matching blue onesies and a jaunt beyond the stratosphere but still caters only to the 1%. Miss me with that mess.

15.04.2025 15:24 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

The decision on Mahmoud Khalil today will reveal whether we live in a system where authorities can decide what speech is acceptable and condemn people on that basis.

We all must pay attention.

11.04.2025 12:18 πŸ‘ 1297 πŸ” 254 πŸ’¬ 27 πŸ“Œ 8

They’re going to keep pushing until something stops them.

08.04.2025 01:50 πŸ‘ 32448 πŸ” 10378 πŸ’¬ 1189 πŸ“Œ 470

The article I'm talking about is this one by @lopezcantero.bsky.social and @bexmillar.bsky.social

08.04.2025 09:57 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Faux Feminism: An Interview with Serene Khader - Mutha Magazine I wanted to tell a story about feminism that puts the lives of women of color and other non-elite women, women in the labor movement, at the center

From a history of elite feminist activism, there’s this idea that we’re going to do what helps elite women and it’s going to trickle down. Like @serenekhader.bsky.social tells @drcaromaldo.bsky.social, we know that doesn’t work. @muthamagazine.bsky.social

07.04.2025 14:27 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

You can read all seven reflections and an introduction by @alysoncole18.bsky.social here: www.journals.uchicago.edu/toc/pol/2025...
@serenekhader.bsky.social @erinrpineda.bsky.social

04.04.2025 15:40 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

In January's #ClassicsRevisited, we asked seven authors to reflect on the enduring significance of Iris Marion Young’s β€œJustice and the Politics of Difference”, first published in 1990.

04.04.2025 15:40 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

wait this isn't supposed to be a reductio

31.03.2025 15:48 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
The Jewish Vote endorses City Council Member Shahana Hanif for District 39

The Jewish Vote endorses City Council Member Shahana Hanif for District 39

At JFREJ, we make endorsements under the cheeky name The Jewish Vote. We're thrilled to announce that #TheJewishVote endorses Council Member @shahanafrombk.bsky.social for reelection in district 39! Join #JewsForShahana: add your name to a letter of support here! ➑ bit.ly/J4SLetter

24.02.2025 15:03 πŸ‘ 43 πŸ” 11 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 2

Join us on Friday for this timely debate

31.03.2025 13:37 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

hahahaha

31.03.2025 14:24 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The definition of individual feminism and it's ties to colonialism explained by @serenekhader.bsky.social . #academicsky

31.03.2025 14:14 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

Back in the day, another SB grad student used to sing me this song as "Serene," so every time I hear it I'm back in the Harriman offices

31.03.2025 14:06 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I legit feel inspired every time I see you post this thank you

31.03.2025 14:05 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I got to speak with @drcaromaldo.bsky.social at Mutha magazine about our shared commitment to treating women of color as theorists--and made a cool new local friend along the way! Yes, philosophy and feminism are for everyone <3

31.03.2025 14:01 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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We’re Still Celebrating Women’s History Month Without You, Google Calendar! By Christian Coleman | It wasn’t just Black History Month that Google Calendar removed from its holiday list. They did away with Women’s History Month, too. Just check your phones. In true fashion of ...

These books by @imaniperry.bsky.social, @jeannetheoharis.bsky.social, @serenekhader.bsky.social, @cherylneely.bsky.social, and others highlight how women have educated and inspired generations. They’re a shout-out to women writers because writing educates and inspires. #WomensHistoryMonth

25.03.2025 16:20 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

If you are around Philly, and want to talk about how feminism isn't about being Dream Big Barbie, come hang with me and my #dreamdate Sophie Lewis @reproutopia.bsky.social at Penn on Thursday. We will be in convo with @sukaina.bsky.social, brilliant philosopher and matchmaker extraordinaire.

25.03.2025 14:00 πŸ‘ 17 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Bc that's who believes in IQ tests

24.03.2025 13:53 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Even if you think Paul Weiss and Columbia made the only choice available to them in the circumstances (and that's not what I think, to be clear), you have to recognize that there's no future for our democracy if every powerful institution approaches official extortion in this way.

23.03.2025 22:34 πŸ‘ 12297 πŸ” 2488 πŸ’¬ 232 πŸ“Œ 104
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Israel's latest war plans: to occupy Gaza and rule Palestinians Occupying Gaza and establishing military rule there would go beyond Israel's stated war goals to end Hamas rule and free hostages captured in the Oct. 7, 2023 attack.

Occupying Gaza and establishing military rule there would go beyond Israel's stated war goals to end Hamas rule and free hostages captured in the Oct. 7, 2023 attack.

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