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Ain't I a Woman: Black Women and Feminism

By: Publication details: UK: Pluto Press; 1987Description: 216 Pages; PaperbackISBN:
  • 9780861043798
DDC classification:
  • 305.42
Summary: In this classic study, cultural critic bell hooks examines how black women, from the seventeenth century to the present day, were and are oppressed by both white men and black men and by white women. Illustrating her analysis with moving personal accounts, Ain't I a Woman is deeply critical of the racism inherent in the thought of many middle-class white feminists who have failed to address issues of race and class. While acknowledging the conflict of loyalty to race or sex is still a dilemma, hooks challenges the view that race and gender are two separate phenomena, insisting that the struggles to end racism and sexism are inextricably intertwined.
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Book Adult and Young Adult 15-17 Karachi Society and Politics 305.42 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Withdrawn Not For Loan Book Bazaar PKLC028733
Book Adult and Young Adult 15-17 Lahore Society and Politics 305.42 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available PKLC028296
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In this classic study, cultural critic bell hooks examines how black women, from the seventeenth century to the present day, were and are oppressed by both white men and black men and by white women. Illustrating her analysis with moving personal accounts, Ain't I a Woman is deeply critical of the racism inherent in the thought of many middle-class white feminists who have failed to address issues of race and class. While acknowledging the conflict of loyalty to race or sex is still a dilemma, hooks challenges the view that race and gender are two separate phenomena, insisting that the struggles to end racism and sexism are inextricably intertwined.

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