Ain't I a Woman
Black Women and Feminism
London : Routledge, Taylor & Francis group, 2015.
Format: Book
Edition: New edition.
Description: xiv, 205 pages ; 22 cm
"A classic work of feminist scholarship, Ain't I a Woman has become a must-read for all those interested in the nature of Black womanhood. Examining the impact of sexism on Black women during slavery, the devaluation of Back womanhood, Black male sexism, racism among feminists, and the Black woman's involvement with feminism, hooks attempts to move us beyond racist and sexist assumptions. The result is nothing short of groundbreaking, giving this book a critical place on every feminist scholar's bookshelf. "-- Provided by publisher.
Contents:
Sexism and the black female slave experience -- Continued devaluation of black womanhood -- The imperialism of patriarchy -- Racism and feminism: the issue of accountability -- Black women and feminism.
Subjects:
African American women -- Social conditions.
Sexism -- United States.
Feminism -- United States.
African American women -- Social conditions.
Sexism -- United States.
Feminism -- United States.
ISBN:
9781138821514
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Call Number | Location | Shelf Location | Status |
SOCIAL SCI Gender Women Hoo | Sandhills Indoors | Nonfiction | Out (Due: 5/10/2024) |
"Preface to the new edition." --Page ix. First edition published by South end Press 1981.
Includes bibliography (pages 197-202) and index.
Includes bibliography (pages 197-202) and index.