Theorizing Black Feminisms: The Visionary Pragmatism of Black Women by Abena P.A

Description: Theorizing Black Feminisms by Abena P.A. Busia, Stanlie M. James Outlines 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 Black women scholars around. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description 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 womens 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. An exciting and innovative book which both reflects and intervenes in a rapidly growing field. Back Cover Theorizing Black Feminisms outlines some of the crucial debates going on within contemporary Black feminist activity. In so doing it brings together a collection of some of the most exciting work by Black women scholars, celebrating Black womens agency and pragmatic activism. Refusing to be limited by notions of disciplinary boundaries or divisions between theory and practice, Theorizing Black Feminisms draws on literature, sociology, history, political science, anthropology, and art. In four sections - on revising paradigms, theory and action, controlling our bodies, and the language of identities, sixteen essays cover a range of diverse issues, including: * Theorizing race, class and gender in the new Black feminist scholarship * Women and collective action * Rape, HIV transmission, abortion and African-American women * Discouse, critique and identity: languages of the self Theorizing Black Feminisms is vital reading for anyone - activist, student, artist or scholar - interested in exploring the multidisciplinary possiblities of Black feminism. Exciting and innovative, the volume both reflects and intervenes in a rapidly expanding field. Author Biography Stanlie M. James, Abena P. A. Busia Table of Contents Foreword, List of illustrations, Notes on contributors, Introduction, Part I On revisioning paradigms, Part II On theory and action, Part III On controlling our bodies, Part IV On the language of identities, Index Review `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, ... - ? Long Description "Theorizing Black Feminisms" outlines some of the crucial debates going on among Black feminists today. In doing so it brings together a collection of some of the most exciting work by Black women scholars. The book encompasses a wide range of diverse subjects and refuses to be limited by notions of disciplinary boundaries or divisions between theory and practice. "Theorizing Black Feminisms" combines essays on literature, sociology, history, political science, anthropology, and art. As such it will be vital reading for anyone--activist, student, artist or scholar--interested in exploring the multidisciplinary possibilities for Black feminism. Most importantly, each essay in the volume begins with the assumption that Black women are not simply victims of various oppressions. Rather, they are visionary and pragmatic agents of change. Contributors: Evelyn Barbee, University of Wisconsin; Rose Brewer, University of Minnesota; Cheryl Clarke, Rutgers University; Johnnetta Cole, Spelman College; Cindy Courville, Occidental College; Beverly Guy-Sheftall, Spelman College; Marilyn Little, University of Wisconsin; Nellie McKay, University of Wisconsin; Omolara Ogundipe, Rutgers University; Christine Obbo, Wayne State University; Loretta Ross, Center for Democratic Renewal, Atlanta. Review Quote "The eighteen essays in "Theorizing Black Feminisms push the boundaries of Black womens social theory. Overall, this interdisciplinary anthology emphasizes the necessity of linking caring, theoretical vision with informed, practical struggle. . . . "Theorizing Black "Feminisms essays demonstrate that Black womens lives are not defined by the narrow confines of race, class and gender oppression. Never losing sight of the dignity of everyday struggle ... many Black women manage to theorize about a better society. . . . As the many perspectives presented in "Theorizing Black Feminisms illustrate, arriving at some predetermined destination is less important than struggling for some ethical end; and dignity is achieved in struggling for something worthwhile." -Patricia Hill Collins, author of "Black Feminist Thought "Black people have long been silent on the subject of sexuality, at least partly because white society has stereotyped black women as promiscuous and black men as oversexed. But today, scholars like Andrea Benton Rushing, a professor of English at Amherst College, are drwaing on searing personal experiences to open up discussion." -Karen J. Winkler, "The Chronicle of Higher Education Details ISBN0415073367 Short Title THEORIZING BLACK FEMINISMS Language English ISBN-10 0415073367 ISBN-13 9780415073363 Media Book Format Hardcover Year 1993 Imprint Routledge Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Illustrations Illustrations Edition 1st Edited by Abena P.A. Busia Subtitle The Visionary Pragmatism of Black Women DOI 10.1604/9780415073363 UK Release Date 1993-10-21 AU Release Date 1993-10-21 NZ Release Date 1993-10-21 Author Stanlie M. James Pages 314 Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Publication Date 1993-10-21 Alternative 9780415073370 DEWEY 305.48 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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