Ain't I a Woman

Black Women and Feminism (2nd Edition)

De: bell hooks

Narrado por: Adenrele Ojo

A classic work of feminist scholarship, Ain't I a Woman has become a must for all those interested in the nature of Black womanhood. Examining the impact of sexism on Black women during slavery, the devaluation of Black womanhood, Black male sexism, racism among feminists, and the Black woman's involvement with feminism, hooks attempts to move us beyond racist and sexist assumptions. The result is nothing short of groundbreaking, giving this work a critical place in every feminist scholar's library.

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"Ain't I a Woman is one of the most interesting, lucid books dealing with the subject of Feminism. The book can be recommended wholeheartedly to anyone who is interested in Black history, in women's history, or in that much-overlooked connection between the two." (Maria K. Mootry Ikerionwu, Phylon (1983))

A must read for all who claim to be feminist!

True understanding of feminism, black women/people and an understanding of how society came to have these stereotypes of all people. This book is powerful and on point and not for the thin skinned.

Thank you

Bell Hooks does it again. I'll be returning to this work religiously no doubt.

Should be required reading in US schools

I would recommend this book to everyone that I know. A powerful non white washed glimpse into American history

Informative & enlightening

Written in a language that is highly accessible, bell hooks analyses how slavery impacted the psyche of modern day American society with nuances. Loved reading how she dissects racist, classist texts by scholars and activists who failed to recognize the importance of foregrounding Black women’s liberation in feminist movements.

Very informative and straight forward

I appreciate the perspective of this book. It gives a lot to consider and research. Great read

Timeless

The research shared in this book remains relevant. This work added to my learning on Black feminism.

A must read

A must read for all black women. So glad I stumbled on this book, finally an answer to why popular stereotypes exist.

Deep, eye-opening experience!

Bell Hooks really opens my eyes to feminist views. I have a deeper understanding of why black feminism exist. As I continue to read feminism books, I go deeper and deeper into the underlying issues of feminist views and Black women feminist views. Bell hooks explores the issues of Black women, and the plight of amplifying Black female voices when it comes to equality.

Hooks affirms that Black feminist does not have an agenda that advocates only Black women, but all disadvantaged people, She suggests that feminism left Black women out of the equation. She further suggests how Black women are left out of ALL conversations from not only white women, but white and black men as well.

I gave this book 5 stars because it enlightened me, informed me, and taught me different aspects of feminist views. I recommend this book not just to other black women, but I also recommend this book to black men, white women and white men. I will be re-reading this book again, because I am going to take notes, and continue to dissect this book further.

informative

I've learned so much in understanding how racism and sexism worked against black women. more importantly I saw I men could do better and make it easy for black women to navigate in this world

Excellent read

This book was amazing! I listened to it all in one go and was blown away by how important and smart this work was. Recommended for both women and men looking to progress.