Then, mainstream feminism often turns to these women and says, Why aren't you showing up for us? Solidarity can't be a one way street. We're a movement for a lot of things, apparently, but we're not a movement for women who need support in their struggles. We're a movement for women who want to be a CEO, we're a movement for women who want equality with white men. Well, then we're not a movement for all women. But then we say that these issues that only some women face are someone else's problem. MK: When we say a feminist movement is for women, it's supposed to advance equality for all women. Why is it crucial to view those problems through a feminist lens? MD: You argue that feminism has largely ignored the problems that many Black women and women in poverty face: things like food security and education. You're all working together, because otherwise you're not going to make it. The reality for poverty, whether you're in the inner city or a rural area, is that you are with your community all the time. There's this weird narrative that the hood is a terrible place, and that no one takes care of anyone and you're out there struggling by yourself. I really wanted to talk about what I saw day to day, as opposed to what people think happens.
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