Theorizing Black Feminisms : The Visionary Pragmatism of Black Women

ISBN-13: 9780415073363 / Angielski / Twarda / 1993 / 300 str.

Stanlie M. James; Abena P. A. Busia

Opis

Theorizing Black Feminisms outlines some of the crucial debates going on within contemporary black feminist activity. In doing so, it brings together a collection of some of the most exciting work by contemporary black women scholars, celebrating black women's agency and pragmatic activism. The volume encompasses a wide range of diverse subjects, refusing to be limited by notions of disciplinary boundaries or divisions between theory and practice. Essays on literature, sociology, history, political science, anthropology and art, are included, making the collection vital reading for anyone - activist, student, artist or scholar - interested in exploring the multidisciplinary possibilities of black feminisms. This book reflects and intervenes on a rapidly growing field.

Recenzje

`One provocative feature of this collection is the diversity in presentation and writing style amon gthe authors. ... Amoung the first-person essays I found several to be especially well conceived and well written, ...' - ?

O autorze

Stanlie M. James, Abena P. A. Busia