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Ain’t I a Woman

bell hooks

bell hooks traces how slavery, racist stereotypes, patriarchy, and white feminism constrained Black women, then recovers their organizing and argues for liberation across race, sex, and class.

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6 parts, about 20 minutes to read.

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Author: bell hooks
Parts: 6 parts
Reading time: about 20 minutes
The whole book: Also to read in full

What the summary covers

Introduction: An identity erased twice2 min
Chapter 1: Sexism and slavery4 min
Chapter 2: The devaluation continues3 min
Chapter 3: Patriarchy across the racial divide3 min
Chapter 4: Racism and feminist accountability4 min
Chapter 5: Black women's feminist action4 min

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