TY  - BOOK
AU  - James,Stanlie M.
AU  - Busia,Abena P.A.
TI  - Theorizing black feminisms: the visionary pragmatism of Black women 
SN  - 0415073367
AV  - HQ1190 .T47 1993
U1  - 305.4208996073 20
PY  - 1993///
CY  - London, New York
PB  - Routledge
KW  - Feminist theory
KW  - Feminism
KW  - African American women
KW  - Women, Black
KW  - Pragmatism
N1  - Includes bibliographical references and index; Theorizing race, class and gender -- Re-examining patriarchy as a mode of production -- Mothering : a possible Black feminist link to social transformation? -- Exploring the WPA narratives -- Black feminist perspective on transforming the academy : the case of Spelman College -- Women and collective action -- African women, culture and another development -- Disorder in the house -- Surviving rape -- African-American women and abortion : 1800-1970 -- HIV transmission -- Health, social class and African-American women -- Performance, transcription and the languages of the self : interrogating identity as a "post-colonial" poet -- Living the texts out : lesbians and the uses of Black women's traditions -- In search of a discourse and critique/s that center the art of Black women artists -- Acknowledging differences : can women find unity through diversity?
N2  - "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; O'molara Ogundipe, Rutgers University; Christine Obbo, Wayne State University; Loretta Ross, Center for Democratic Renewal, Atlanta."--Publisher description
ER  -