| Description |
1 online resource (xiv, 205 pages) |
| 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 |
| Summary |
"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 |
| Notes |
"First edition published by South End Press, 1981"--Title page verso |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Description based on online resource; title from resource home page (EBSCOhost, viewed October 12, 2020) |
| Subject |
African American women -- Social conditions
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Sexism -- United States
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Feminism -- United States
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SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Discrimination & Race Relations.
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SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Minority Studies.
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African American women -- Social conditions
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Feminism
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Sexism
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United States
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| Genre/Form |
dissertations.
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Academic theses
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Academic theses.
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Thèses et écrits académiques.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781317588610 |
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1317588614 |
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9781315743264 |
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1315743264 |
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9781322506302 |
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1322506302 |
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9781317588603 |
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1317588606 |
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