This month's spotlight goes to bell hooks. Her book, Ain't I A Woman: Black Women and Feminism, explores the oppression of African American women, sexism, and feminism. 

Here are some comments from readers via goodreads.com:

"A groundbreaking work of feminist history and theory analyzing the complex relations between various forms of oppression. Ain't I a Woman examines the impact of sexism on black women during slavery, the historic devaluation of black womanhood, black male sexism, racism within the recent women's movement, and black women's involvement with feminism."

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"A really great, enlightening read with a wealth of information about black feminism through the centuries in the US as well as the systems that opposed and oppressed these movements. Definitely an essential read for anyone interested in intersectional/black feminism."

Interested in learning more? Read it today!

 

Cover Art Ain't I a Woman by bell hooks
Call Number: 305.42 H784a 1981 - BC Scholarship Collection (3rd Floor)
Publication Date: 1999-07-01
A groundbreaking work of feminist history and theory analyzing the complex relations between various forms of oppression. Ain't I a Woman examines the impact of sexism on black women during slavery, the historic devaluation of black womanhood, black male sexism, racism within the recent women's movement, and black women's involvement with feminism.