Ain’t I a Woman: Black Women and Feminism (2nd Edition)

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All those who are interested in the dynamics of black womanhood should make it a point to read “Ain't I a Woman,” which has become a canonical piece of feminist scholarship. Hooks makes an effort to get us beyond our racist and sexist preconceptions by investigating topics such as the effects of sexism on black women during the time of slavery, the devaluation of black womanhood, black male sexism, racism within the feminist movement, and the involvement of black women with feminism. The result is nothing short of revolutionary, making this book an essential addition to the collection of any feminist scholar who cares about feminism