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Women, Race & Class

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1981

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Angela Y. Davis

Women, Race & Class

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1981
Book Details
Pages

271

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

United States • 19th-20th centuries

Publication Year

1981

Publisher

Vintage Books

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Women, Race & Class by Angela Y. Davis examines the intersecting histories of the women's rights movement, particularly focusing on the often-overlooked contributions and experiences of Black and working-class women from the era of slavery to the 1970s, emphasizing how race, sex, and class shape these experiences. Readers should be aware that the book discusses sexual abuse and the conditions of slavery in detail.

Informative

Challenging

Inspirational

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

4.7

33,389 ratings

94%

Loved it

5%

Mixed feelings

1%

Not a fan

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Angela Y. Davis' Women, Race & Class is praised for its thorough research and insightful analysis of the intersections between gender, race, and class. Reviewers commend its historical depth and readability, though some note its densely packed information may overwhelm casual readers. Overall, it's a compelling academic resource that challenges and enlightens.

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Who Should Read Women, Race & Class?

Readers who appreciated works such as The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander or Intersectionality by Kimberlé Crenshaw will find Women, Race & Class by Angela Y. Davis enriching. It's ideal for those interested in feminist theory, racial justice, and the historical intersections of gender and class struggles in America.

4.7

33,389 ratings

94%

Loved it

5%

Mixed feelings

1%

Not a fan

Fun Facts

Angela Y. Davis, renowned for her activism and scholarship, wrote Women, Race & Class in 1981, examining the intersections of gender, race, and class in the context of U.S. history.

The book critiques both mainstream feminism and civil rights movements for often overlooking the unique struggles faced by women of color and working-class women.

Angela Y. Davis, renowned for her activism and scholarship, wrote Women, Race & Class in 1981, examining the intersections of gender, race, and class in the context of U.S. history.

The book critiques both mainstream feminism and civil rights movements for often overlooking the unique struggles faced by women of color and working-class women.

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Book Details
Pages

271

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

United States • 19th-20th centuries

Publication Year

1981

Publisher

Vintage Books

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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