A Voice from the South

by Anna Julia Cooper

Book Overview

A cornerstone of black feminist and political theory, this collection of essays focuses on racial progress and women's rights. A Voice from the South, written in 1892, is regarded as the first statement of black feminism. Despite their imprint of nineteenth-century social thought, these essays possess an urgent, modern tone, characterized by an emphasis on debate and a scintillating wit. Topics include the importance of women's education as well as...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0486805638
• ISBN13: 9780486805634
• Release Date: August 2016
• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.0" x 7.9"

Customer Reviews

The Role of Women in the Development of Society

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