Bell Hooks
Sisters of the Yam: Black Women and Self-Recovery
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- ISBN 13:
- 9781138821682
- author:
- bell hooks
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Routledge
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 198
- Dimensions:
- 21.3 x 14 x 1.3 cm
- Genre:
- Society, Politics & Philosophy, Social Sciences, Multicultural Studies
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Sisters of the Yam explores the complex emotional health of black women, examining how sexism and racism have impacted their well-being. bell hooks seeks to create a space where individual self-actualization and collective struggle can coexist, highlighting the connection between self-recovery and political resistance.
This book is a powerful expression of the joy of self-healing and the need for vigilance in the struggle for equality. It continues to resonate with the experience of black womanhood, offering a nuanced understanding of the challenges faced by black women and the importance of self-care in the face of systemic oppression.
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