You may agree with her -- you may disagree -- but this book of translated essays will surely bend your mind in re-thinking your common sense ideas about the categories of race & gender. Guillaumin is a materialist feminist, which means she is greatly influenced by Marxian philosophies that have developed in France in the last half-century and sensitive to the ideological bases of power with respect to "minorities" and women in society. Her analysis of race led her to extend analytical application of these ideas to gender, making her conclusions regarding gender more "radical" than her statements on race.

Guillaumin's historical exploration of the rise of bourgeoisie as well as her analysis of naturalism as a worldview are important and deserving of reflection. I recommend this challenging (yet approachable) text to anyone interested in applying their critical thinking skills to the continuing issues of race and gender that are so pervasive in our contemporary society.