ISBN:
9780300165418
Sprache:
Englisch
Seiten:
XIV, 378 S.
,
Ill.
DDC:
305.48896073
Schlagwort(e):
Politik
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Weibliche Schwarze. Amerika
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African American women Politics and government
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African american women Political activity
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African American women Psychology
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Political aspects
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Stereotypes (Social psychology)
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African American women Social conditions
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Stereotyp
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Frau
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Politik
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Schwarze
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USA
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USA
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Aufsatzsammlung
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Aufsatzsammlung
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Aufsatzsammlung
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Aufsatzsammlung
;
Aufsatzsammlung
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USA
;
Frau
;
Schwarze
;
Politik
;
USA
;
Frau
;
Schwarze
;
Stereotyp
Beschreibung / Inhaltsverzeichnis:
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-seekin
Anmerkung:
"For colored girls who've considered politics when being strong isn't enough."--Cover
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Includes bibliographical references and index
