Behind the Mask of the Strong Black Woman
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Behind the Mask of the Strong Black Woman by Tamara Beauboeuf-Lafontant
Drawing on Black feminist scholarship, cultural studies, and women's history, this work traces the historical and social influences of normative Black femininity, looking at how notions of self-image and strength create a distraction from broader forces of discrimination and power.
Behind the Mask of the Strong Black Woman makes an important contribution to the literatureNo other work systematically studies the ways black women internalize and resist strong black woman discourse. Beauboeuf-Lafontant convincingly argues that investment in the strong black woman myth injures black women and strengthens the racist divisions between women.-Maxine Craig, author of Ain't I a Beauty Queen?: Black Women, Beauty, and the Politics of Race
Tamara Beauboeuf-Lafontant is Associate Professor of Sociology and Education Studies at DePauw University. She is co-editor of Facing Racism in Education, 2nd edition.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781592136681 |
| ISBN 10 | 1592136680 |
| Title | Behind the Mask of the Strong Black Woman |
| Author | Tamara Beauboeuf-Lafontant |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Temple University Press,U.S. |
| Year published | 2009-07-15 |
| Number of pages | 194 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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