Feminism
The author questions whether women have their interest in line with other women. In the 18 essays, Kendall explores women who are at constant odds with one another because of their unfair representation in mainstream media. Women of high social class often separate themselves from low class or racial minorities when pushing the idea of feminism. Since women of a higher class are promoted in the mainstream media as the standard for feminism, women from minority groups tend to be misrepresented.
Racial Divide
Due to the racial divide in America, white women often feel more inclined to side with fellow whites than with blacks. Thus, while their vision for an equal society for women is aligned, their racial issues remain unsolved. Kendall compares the divide using a character from a book that was adapted into a feature film. In the book, the character was acclaimed and well-received by the readers but when she was cast as an African-American, the character was greatly overlooked by mainstream audiences.
Financial Instability
Due to financial strains, some women from lower-class resort to sex work and other controversial means to earn a living. Women of high social class view these means as not dignified. Thus, due to their wide gap in means of earning a living and taking care of responsibilities, they find it hard to come together because of differing ideologies.
