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.
© 2019 Tantor Audio (Audiobook): 9781977343307
Release date
Audiobook: 12 March 2019
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.
© 2019 Tantor Audio (Audiobook): 9781977343307
Release date
Audiobook: 12 March 2019
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Juhi
9 Feb 2021
Teaches so much about black women and their struggles in the US. They have been left behind by civil liberation movements headed by sexist black men and feminism movements lead by racist white women. It’s fascinating to read it today when a half black half Indian woman is the VP in the US
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