Hooks, Bell 1952-

Ain't I a Woman Black Women and Feminism [Elektronische Ressource] : - 2nd ed (Online-Ausg.) - Hoboken : Taylor and Francis, 2014 - Online-Ressource (1 online resource (282 p.)) 21,5 x 15 x 2 cm - EBL-Schweitzer .

A groundbreaking work of feminst history and theory analyzing the complex relations between various forms of oppression. Ain't I a Woman examines the impact of sexism on black women during slavery, the historic devaluation of black womanhood, black male sexism, racism within the recent women's movement, and black women's involvement with feminsim

Cover; Title; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; preface to the new edition; acknowledgments; introduction; 1. sexism and the black female slave experience; 2. continued devaluation of black womanhood; 3. the imperialism of patriarchy; 4. racism and feminism the issue of accountability; 5. black women and feminism; selected bibliography; index

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 black 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.



Klebebindung

9781317588610 172.02 NL 172.02 NL

(OCoLC)898771251


Frau--African American women
Gesellschaftskritik
Repression
Sexismus
Unterdrückung


Electronic books

E185.86 .H73 2015

305.48896073