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The book is an exploration of Black female identity in the US and the politics surrounding the perception of Black culture in America. [ 2 ] Sister Citizen delves into the historical and contemporary effects of racialization and negative stereotypes of Black American women and their relationship to citizenship . [ 3 ]
The Creation of Patriarchy is a non-fiction book written by Gerda Lerner in 1986 as an explanation for the origins of misogyny in ancient Mesopotamia and the following Western societies. She traces the "images, metaphors, [and] myths" that lead to patriarchal concepts' existence in Western society (Lerner 10).
Specializing in political and feminist theory; class, sex, and race politics; and construction of gender, [1] Eisenstein is the author of twelve books and editor of the 1978 collection Capitalist Patriarchy and the Case for Socialist Feminism, which published the Combahee River Collective statement. [2]
The book has ten chapters divided into four parts (I–IV), and an addendum. The five chapters of the first part outline Goldberg's theory of patriarchy. The second part contains two chapters of engagement with alternative views. The third part speculates about possible cognitive differences between men and women. Part four consists of a single ...
Nevertheless, his review was generally positive: " [Hook's] recollections of her own family experiences and growing up black in America reflect extraordinary insight into both our cultural frailties and our potential. Readers interested in black cultural issues from a feminist perspective will enjoy this book." [15]
EXTRACT: In her first book, Maya Oppenheim explores scandalous statistics and distressing anecdotes to educate and embolden readers to challenge injustice
Capitalist Patriarchy and the Case for Socialist Feminism, collection of essays anthologized by Zillah R. Eisenstein (1978) "Consciousness-Raising: A Radical Weapon", Kathie Sarachild (1978) [357] Crystal Eastman on Women and Revolution, edited by Blanche Wiesen Cook (1978) "Full Employment: Toward Economic Equality For Women", Joreen (1978) [358]
The Gender Knot: Unraveling our Patriarchal Legacy is a 1997 book by Allan G. Johnson. [1] Johnson explains and addresses the concept of patriarchy and how it deeply affects the lives of both men and women.