Sister citizen : shame, stereotypes, and Black women in America

Sister citizen : shame, stereotypes, and Black women in America /

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...

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Main Author: Harris-Perry, Melissa V. (Melissa Victoria), 1973-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New Haven : Yale University Press, [2011]
Subjects:
Schwarze, ...
Stereotyp > Musikgruppe.
African American women > Politics and government.
African American women > Political activity.
African American women > Psychology > Political aspects.
Stereotypes (Social psychology) > United States
African American women > Social conditions
Weibliche Schwarze.
Literatur.
Frau.
Schwarze.
Politik.
Stereotyp.
Stereotype (Social psychology) > United States.
Stereotypes (Social psychology)
USA.
United States
Nonfiction.
Item Description:"For colored girls who've considered politics when being strong isn't enough."--Cover.

Albert Alphin Library (8 Fenway) - Alphin Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Collection

Holdings details from Albert Alphin Library (8 Fenway) - Alphin Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Collection
Call Number: DIV/INC E185.86 .H375 2011
Barcode: 180000 Available Place a Hold
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