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Ain't I a Woman traces the historical and contemporary struggles of African American women, examining how racism, sexism, and class shape their lives. Bell Hooks analyzes the concept of womanhood through a lens of Black feminism, critiquing societal norms and advocating for social change.
First publish date: 1981
Genre: History/Modern History
Authors: Bell Hooks
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