Originally published in 1978, Black Macho caused a storm of controversy as Michele Wallace blasted the masculine biases of the black politics that emerged from the sixties. She described how women remained marginalized by the patriarchal culture of Black Power and the ways in which a genuine female subjectivity was blocked by the traditional myths of black womanhood. With a new introduction that examines the debate the book has sparked between intellectuals and political leaders, as well as what has--and crucially, has not- ...
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Originally published in 1978, Black Macho caused a storm of controversy as Michele Wallace blasted the masculine biases of the black politics that emerged from the sixties. She described how women remained marginalized by the patriarchal culture of Black Power and the ways in which a genuine female subjectivity was blocked by the traditional myths of black womanhood. With a new introduction that examines the debate the book has sparked between intellectuals and political leaders, as well as what has--and crucially, has not--changed over the last four decades, Black Macho continues to be deeply relevant to current feminist debates and black theory today.
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Good. Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Near Fine. Fine DJ. Dial Press 1979 2nd Printing Charcoal cloth spine with chrome-copper lettering with gold boards. Occassion pen marking in text o/w Fine. Bright glossy dust jacket.
