Sara Ahmed, a renowned feminist and thinker, argues that we must stand in the way of happiness, both our own and others', in order to build a fairer world.

Do you refuse to laugh at offensive jokes? Have you ever been accused of ruining a dinner by pointing out a sexist comment made by one of your dinner companions? Are you often told to stop being so "woke"? If so, you may be a killjoy feminist – and this manual is for you. In this book, feminist theorist Sara Ahmed shows how killing joy can be a radical endeavor for building a new world.

Through sharp analyses of literary texts, films, and significant feminist works, and drawing inspiration from her own experiences as a non-white queer feminist scholar-activist, Ahmed shares with us the invaluable lessons of the killjoy feminist, from the importance of asking questions to the power of giving a sideways glance when annoyed. The Handbook for Killjoy Feminists reaches out to killjoy feminists everywhere and serves as an essential theoretical guide to the transformative power of standing in the way.