The Best Nonfiction Feminist Books for Intersectional Feminism

1. "This Bridge Called My Back" edited by Cherríe Moraga and Gloria Anzaldúa - Originally published in 1981, this anthology is considered one of the first books to explore the intersection of race, class, gender, and sexuality in the feminist movement. It features a diverse range of voices, including Black feminists, Latina feminists, and Indigenous feminists, and is considered a groundbreaking work in intersectional feminism.

2. "Sister Outsider" by Audre Lorde - This 1984 collection of essays, speeches, and poetry by the renowned Black lesbian feminist writer and activist Audre Lorde explores issues of race, gender, sexuality, and class in a powerful and personal way. It is considered a foundational text in intersectional feminism.

3. "Ain't I a Woman" by bell hooks - This 1981 book is a classic work of intersectional feminism that explores the ways in which race, class, and gender shape the experiences of Black women. hooks draws on her own experiences growing up in a working-class family in the South and offers a powerful and personal perspective on the ways in which Black women are marginalized in society.

4. "Feminism for Real" edited by Jessica Yee - This 2011 anthology is a collection of essays by feminists of color that aim to challenge mainstream, white-centric feminist thought and bring attention to the ways in which intersectionality plays out in the lives of marginalized women.

5. "The Color of Law" by Richard Rothstein - This 2017 book which is not a feminist book per se but offers an in-depth analysis of the ways in which government policies and practices in the United States have contributed to racial segregation and inequality in housing. It highlights the ways in which these issues intersect with other forms of oppression and how it impacts the lives of marginalized communities.