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Book Synopsis: From one of our most important scholars and civil rights activist icon, a powerful study of the women’s liberation movement and the tangled knot of oppression facing Black women.“Angela Davis is herself a woman of undeniable courage. She should be heard.”—The New York Times
Angela Davis provides a powerful history of the social and political influence of whiteness and elitism in feminism, from abolitionist days to the present, and demonstrates how the racist and classist biases of its leaders inevitably hampered any collective ambitions. While Black women were aided by some activists like Sarah and Angelina Grimke and the suffrage cause found unwavering support in Frederick Douglass, many women played on the fears of white supremacists for political gain rather than take an intersectional approach to liberation. Here, Davis not only contextualizes the legacy and pitfalls of civil and women’s rights activists, but also discusses Communist women, the murder of Emmitt Till, and Margaret Sanger’s racism. Davis shows readers how the inequalities between Black and white women influence the contemporary issues of rape, reproductive freedom, housework, and child care in this bold and indispensable work.
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Discover the thought-provoking and eye-opening book, "Women, Race & Class," by Angela Davis. This powerful study delves into the women's liberation movement and explores the complexities of oppression faced by Black women. As an influential scholar and civil rights activist, Davis provides invaluable insights into the social and political influence of whiteness and elitism within feminism.
In her book, Davis masterfully charts the history of feminism from the abolitionist days to the present, exposing the racist and classist biases that have hindered collective ambitions. While acknowledging the contributions of activists like Sarah and Angelina Grimke and Frederick Douglass, Davis fearlessly highlights how some leaders exploited the fears of white supremacists for personal gain, neglecting an intersectional approach to liberation.
But Davis doesn't stop there. She digs deeper, shedding light on the involvement of Communist women, the tragic murder of Emmitt Till, and even Margaret Sanger's troubling racism. By contextualizing the legacy and pitfalls of civil and women's rights activists, Davis prompts readers to critically examine the contemporary issues of rape, reproductive freedom, housework, and child care.
This bold and indispensable work confronts the stark inequalities that persist between Black and white women, reminding us of the urgent need for change. Don't miss the opportunity to gain valuable insights from Angela Davis. Click here to get your copy of "Women, Race & Class" today and join the movement towards a more inclusive and equal society!
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