Description
Explores the restrictive myth of the Strong Black Woman through interviews, revealing the emotional and physical toll this "performance" can have
Explores the restrictive myth of the Strong Black Woman through interviews, revealing the emotional and physical toll this "performance" can have
About the Author
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.
Reviews
"Behind the Mask of the Strong Black Woman makes an important contribution to the literature. No 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
Book Information
ISBN 9781592136681
Author Tamara Beauboeuf-Lafontant
Format Paperback
Page Count 194
Imprint Temple University Press,U.S.
Publisher Temple University Press,U.S.
Dimensions(mm) 210mm * 140mm * 13mm
Explores the restrictive myth of the Strong Black Woman through interviews, revealing the emotional and physical toll this "performance" can have
About the Author
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.
Reviews
"Behind the Mask of the Strong Black Woman makes an important contribution to the literature. No 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
Book Information
ISBN 9781592136681
Author Tamara Beauboeuf-Lafontant
Format Paperback
Page Count 194
Imprint Temple University Press,U.S.
Publisher Temple University Press,U.S.
Dimensions(mm) 210mm * 140mm * 13mm
