ISBN:
9780300165548
,
0300165544
Language:
English
Pages:
Online Ressource (xiv, 378 pages)
,
illustrations
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als Harris-Perry, Melissa V. (Melissa Victoria), 1973- Sister citizen
DDC:
305.48896073
Keywords:
African American women Politics and government
;
African American women Political activity
;
African American women Psychology
;
Political aspects
;
Stereotypes (Social psychology) United States
;
African American women Social conditions
;
African American women Politics and government
;
African American women Political activity
;
African American women Psychology
;
Political aspects
;
Stereotypes (Social psychology)
;
African American women Social conditions
;
African American women Politics and government
;
African American women Psychology
;
Political aspects
;
Stereotypes (Social psychology) United States
;
African American women Political activity
;
African American women Social conditions
;
SOCIAL SCIENCE ; Women's Studies
;
Stereotypes (Social psychology)
;
United States
;
Electronic books Electronic books
Abstract:
Jezebel's sexual lasciviousness, Mammy's devotion, and Sapphire's outspoken anger -- these are among the most persistent stereotypes that black women encounter in contemporary American life. Hurtful and dishonest, such representations force African American women to navigate a virtual crooked room that shames them and shapes their experiences as citizens. Many respond by assuming a mantle of strength that may convince others, and even themselves, that they do not need help. But as a result, the unique political issues of black women are often ignored and marginalized. In this groundbreaking book, Melissa V. Harris-Perry uses multiple methods of inquiry, including literary analysis, political theory, focus groups, surveys, and experimental research, to understand more deeply black women's political and emotional responses to pervasive negative race and gender images. Not a traditional political science work concerned with office-seeking, voting, or ideology, Sister Citizen instead explores how African American women understand themselves as citizens and what they expect from political organizing. Harris-Perry shows that the shared struggle to preserve an authentic self and secure recognition as a citizen links together black women in America, from the anonymous survivors of Hurricane Katrina to the current First Lady of the United States
Note:
"For colored girls who've considered politics when being strong isn't enough."--Cover. - Includes bibliographical references and index. - Print version record
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