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2nd edition. |
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1 online resource (192 pages) |
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polychrome |
| Summary |
A slew of harmful stereotypes continues to follow Black women. The second edition of this bestseller debunks vicious misconceptions rooted in long-standing racism and shows that Black women are still alright. When African women arrived on American shores, the three-headed hydra--servile Mammy, angry Sapphire, and lascivious Jezebel--followed close behind. These stereotypes persist to this day through newspaper headlines, Sunday sermons, social media memes, cable punditry, government policies, big screen portrayals, and hit song lyrics. Author Tamara Winfrey Harris reveals that while emancipation may have happened more than 150 years ago, America still won't let a sister be free from this coven of caricatures. The latest edition of this bestseller features new interviews with diverse Black women about marriage, motherhood, health, sexuality, beauty, and more. Alongside these authentic experiences and fresh voices, Winfrey Harris explores the evolution of stereotypes of Black women, with new real-life examples, such as the rise of blackfishing and digital blackface (which help white women rise to fame) and the media's continued fascination with Black women's sexuality (as with Cardi B or Megan Thee Stallion). The second edition also includes a new chapter on Black women and power that explores how persistent stereotypes challenge Black women's recent leadership and achievements in activism, community organizing, and politics. The chapter includes interviews with activists and civic leaders and interrogates media coverage and perceptions of Stacey Abrams, Vice President Kamala Harris, and others. Winfrey Harris exposes anti-Black woman propaganda and shows how real Black women are pushing back against racist, distorted cartoon versions of themselves. She counters warped prejudices with the straight-up truth about being a Black woman in America. |
| Note |
Copyright © Berrett-Koehler Publishers 2021 2021 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Issued By |
Made available through: Safari, an O'Reilly Media Company. |
| Subject |
African American women -- Social conditions.
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African American women -- Social conditions. |
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African American women -- Public opinion.
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African American women. |
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Public opinion. |
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African American women -- Biography.
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African American women -- Biography. |
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Stereotypes (Social psychology) -- United States.
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Stereotypes (Social psychology) |
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United States. |
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Racism -- United States.
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Sexism -- United States.
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Racism. |
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United States -- Race relations.
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Sexism. |
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United States -- Social conditions -- 1980-2020.
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Public opinion -- United States.
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Race relations. |
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HISTORY / United States / General. |
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Social conditions. |
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1980-2020 |
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Biographies.
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Racism. |
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Sexism. |
| Genre/Form |
Biographies.
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| Added Author |
Safari, an O'Reilly Media Company.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Winfrey Harris, Tamara. Sisters are alright. Second edition. Oakland, CA : Berrett-Koehler Publishers, Inc, [2021] 9781523093885 (DLC) 2021020360 (OCoLC)1250434676 |
| ISBN |
9781523093892 electronic book |
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1523093897 electronic book |
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9781523093908 electronic book |
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1523093900 electronic book |
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9781523093885 |
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1523093889 |
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9781523093908 |
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