Questions About Ain't I a Woman: Black Women and Feminism

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Hey everyone! Can anyone tell me if this book can be understood by someone who wants to study Black Studies but is a complete "beginner"? Or are there others books I should check out if I'm new to the subject? Thank you! <3

Debbie Jcakes Yes. This was one of the very few books that helped me understand black feminism when I started college. I initially started with Patricia Hill Collin…moreYes. This was one of the very few books that helped me understand black feminism when I started college. I initially started with Patricia Hill Collins' "Black Feminist Thought", to help me understand feminism however it was too "academic" for me and hard for me to grasp it. Ain't I a Woman is perfect for those who are beginners.(less)

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Hi! I am a white woman but I am educated on the general concept of "white feminism". Does this book go more in-depth with examples or is it a better read for people with no knowledge about the topic whatsoever? If so, does anyone have other recommendations that are still an "easy" read for a non-english-speaker (with adhd lol)?

BMFontela Hi! I've just finished it. I'm a non native English speaker, I read it in English. This has been my first book covering racism and feminism (I had rea…moreHi! I've just finished it. I'm a non native English speaker, I read it in English. This has been my first book covering racism and feminism (I had read a lot about feminism, some things on racism, but never with this specific perspective).
I can't recommend it enought!! bell hooks focuses on the US experience and cover a historical evolution of the socially constructed image of black women by a racist and patriarchal society. The book has helped me understand many of my own biases and where they come from.

I guess the book might be difficult to read without some previous knowledge of politics or feminism. Despite the age of the book (40+) it's very relevant. Give it a try, and then just leave it if it's not a match.

Hope this helps!(less)

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