Shadowboxing
Subtitle: representations of black feminist politics
By: Joy James.
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Published: 1999
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 224
Subjects: African American women -- Political activity; Radicalism -- United States; Feminism -- United States; Stereotype (Psychology) -- United States; Racism -- United States; United States -- Race relations
Description: "Shadowboxing presents an explosive analysis of the history and practice of black feminisms, drawing upon political theory, history, and cultural studies in a sweeping interdisciplinary work. Joy James charts new territory by synthesizing theories of social movements with cultural and identity politics.

She brings into the spotlight images of black female agency and intellectualism in radical and anti-radical political contexts, challenging us to rethink our understanding of the changing African presence in American culture."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [191]-215) and index.