Roxane Gay, a prominent cultural critic, discusses her latest project, The Portable Feminist Reader, which aims to evolve the feminist canon. Inspired by her previous works like Bad Feminist, Gay believes in continually updating the canon with new perspectives and contributions. This project has reinforced her understanding that feminism should evolve with societal changes, acknowledging both progress made and the work that remains. The discussion highlights the necessity for fresh voices and approaches within feminist thought, especially in the wake of changing political landscapes.
I think it has reminded me that the canon is something that should be ever-evolving, that it shouldn't be something that is static and rigid.
There should always be new entries into the canon, and new ways of thinking about feminism and how we apply feminism to our lives and to the world around us.
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