Éditions Divergences is distinguished by a committed editorial line and radical thought that seeks to deconstruct and critique contemporary social and political structures. Its publications focus primarily on the humanities and social critique theories. The house's publishing areas vary to include feminist movements, radical ecology, anti-fascism, and anti-racism, in addition to presenting critical studies on capitalism and digital control in modern societies. This has made it a prominent platform for voices searching for unconventional social and political alternatives.
The house's catalog features over a hundred titles by prominent international and French intellectuals. It stands out as the most notable French publisher for the works of the famous American feminist thinker bell hooks, such as her well-known book Feminism is for Everybody (Tout le monde peut être féministe). The house also publishes texts and dialogues related to the philosopher Michel Foucault, alongside recent publications addressing current events, such as the book by French thinker Étienne Balibar on the Palestinian cause, as well as historical texts on intellectual resistance like Bertolt Brecht's writings against fascism, establishing the publisher's status as one of the most important
