Ain't I a Woman: Black Women and Feminism - Softcover

Bell Hooks

Softcover

ISBN 10: 089608129X ISBN 13: 9780896081291

Publisher: South End Press, 1999

Synopsis

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.

About this title

About the Author:

bell hooks is the author of numerous critically acclaimed and influential books on the politics of race, gender, class, and culture. She is the author of several other books, including Ain't I a Woman (Pluto Press 1987), Feminist Theory (Pluto Press 2000), Sisters of the Yam, Black Looks, Yearning, Talking Back, and Breaking Bread (with Cornel West). She is currently Professor of English at City College, City University of New York.

Review:

'One of the twenty most influential women's books of the last twenty years' -- Publishers Weekly 'A fiery piece of polemic filled with merciless criticism of feminism and black activism alike for their neglect of black women's rights ... provocative and inspiring ... visionary' -- New Statesman

About this edition

• Publisher: South End Press
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 089608129X
• ISBN 13: 9780896081291
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 205