Ain't I a Woman

Black Women and Feminism (2nd Edition)

By: bell hooks

Narrated by: Adenrele Ojo

Length: 8 hrs and 55 mins

Publisher's summary

A classic work of feminist scholarship, Ain't I a Woman has become a must for all those interested in the nature of Black womanhood. Examining the impact of sexism on Black women during slavery, the devaluation of Black womanhood, Black male sexism, racism among feminists, and the Black woman's involvement with feminism, hooks attempts to move us beyond racist and sexist assumptions. The result is nothing short of groundbreaking, giving this work a critical place in every feminist scholar's library.

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Critic reviews

"Ain't I a Woman is one of the most interesting, lucid books dealing with the subject of Feminism. The book can be recommended wholeheartedly to anyone who is interested in Black history, in women's history, or in that much-overlooked connection between the two." (Maria K. Mootry Ikerionwu, Phylon (1983))

Deep, eye-opening experience!

Bell Hooks really opens my eyes to feminist views. I have a deeper understanding of why black feminism exist. As I continue to read feminism books, I go deeper and deeper into the underlying issues of feminist views and Black women feminist views. Bell hooks explores the issues of Black women, and the plight of amplifying Black female voices when it comes to equality.

Hooks affirms that Black feminist does not have an agenda that advocates only Black women, but all disadvantaged people, She suggests that feminism left Black women out of the equation. She further suggests how Black women are left out of ALL conversations from not only white women, but white and black men as well.

I gave this book 5 stars because it enlightened me, informed me, and taught me different aspects of feminist views. I recommend this book not just to other black women, but I also recommend this book to black men, white women and white men. I will be re-reading this book again, because I am going to take notes, and continue to dissect this book further.

informative

I've learned so much in understanding how racism and sexism worked against black women. more importantly I saw I men could do better and make it easy for black women to navigate in this world

Excellent read

This book was amazing! I listened to it all in one go and was blown away by how important and smart this work was. Recommended for both women and men looking to progress.

Read this book

Even though this book is from the early 80s it is still an important read. It has a lot of historical information and unfortunately much of what the author says is still true. It helped me understand some of the dynamics in place today between white women and Black women. It helped me see where, as a white woman, I need to change.

Insightful

This it’s a very well researched book. Her insights nail the patriarchy to a T. Definitely worth the read

Priceless book

I’m so grateful for this book. I’ve been interested in feminism for a while but I couldn’t hope but notice the under representation of non-white women in popular feminist work. This book was everything I hoped for and more. I have a developed understanding of black feminism history, that’s lacking in so many other books.

informative

I like the perspectives which explains some of the issues in modern society within the black culture and United States as a whole.

Required Reading For A Feminist

Absolutely wonderful book and should be required reading for any feminist. bell hooks writes a captivating book on feminism and as a white feminist I found myself challenged and changed my views accordingly!

Powerful

Powerful & inspiring. A must read for anywho who wants to learn more about Feminism, how racism played a part in the Women’s Rights Movement & system injustices against specifically Black women.

The Power of Feminism

Amazing story of the suffrage of Black women in the liberation movement. I love how the author tool us on a journey from the history of Black Feminism Movement, the nuances of what it meant to be a Black woman activist and the struggles that population faced. It was a beautiful display of the courage and resilience of those women planning before, during and after that affect our cultures history today. 100% would recommend!