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Africana Womanism : Reclaiming Ourselves
Book by Hudson-Weems, Clenora
- GenresNonfiction
159 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1994
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March 28, 2019
As a gay mexican man I find this book very strange. The "africana womanism" is certanly not a branch of feminism, in fact, is in some way anti-feminist. Hudson-Weems see racism as the main problem for black women's lives, sexism is not a "secondary" but a tertiary theme, apparently she view black men as particularly non-sexist, or, their sexist acts as not a big deal.
I really enjoy the afrocentric emphasis of the theory, and is very well-written (there are my two stars)
The most shocking part of the book is it's overwhelming heterosexism, black lesbians and gay men seem to not exist at all, the book also sees black women primarly as mothers and male's companions, in fact, male problems are one of the basis of the theory, is kinda: men's suffering, men's problems, Oh, poor men!
I really hate it's view of black women as incomplete beings (without a black man in her side) sorry but, THIS IS HETEROSEXIST AS HELL!
In mexican culture women also are view primary as mothers (incarnated in La Virgen de Guadalupe) motherhood is thought as sacrificed, obedient... in summary, the most visible face of mexican/latino heteropathiarchy. I can't speak for women, but certanly, Hudson-Weem's "africana womanism" is not good for gays of color.
I really enjoy the afrocentric emphasis of the theory, and is very well-written (there are my two stars)
The most shocking part of the book is it's overwhelming heterosexism, black lesbians and gay men seem to not exist at all, the book also sees black women primarly as mothers and male's companions, in fact, male problems are one of the basis of the theory, is kinda: men's suffering, men's problems, Oh, poor men!
I really hate it's view of black women as incomplete beings (without a black man in her side) sorry but, THIS IS HETEROSEXIST AS HELL!
In mexican culture women also are view primary as mothers (incarnated in La Virgen de Guadalupe) motherhood is thought as sacrificed, obedient... in summary, the most visible face of mexican/latino heteropathiarchy. I can't speak for women, but certanly, Hudson-Weem's "africana womanism" is not good for gays of color.
June 4, 2021
It was an honor to study under Dr. Clenora Hudson-Weems while reading her literature. Her expertise on interconnectedness of race, gender, sexuality, and economic class provided an all encompassing and deep dive into Africana Womanism. It is a must read for all and a truly enlightening experience along the way.
August 29, 2023
Reading the 5th Edition- Africana-Melanated Womanism. Very thankful for Hudson-Weems message about how African women across the world are looking for a place not just for their own success but for the success of their entire community. Values that exist outside of a European lens. Values I see emulated in almost every African I know.
We need to get closer to our values since many of the institutions Africans live in don't have our best interest at heart. This book is incredibly powerful especially for BIPOC people who support women and feminism ideation. Africana Womanism is not Feminism or Black Feminism. It is in "direct contravention" to feminism and all of its form. And to me that is a great thing.
We need to get closer to our values since many of the institutions Africans live in don't have our best interest at heart. This book is incredibly powerful especially for BIPOC people who support women and feminism ideation. Africana Womanism is not Feminism or Black Feminism. It is in "direct contravention" to feminism and all of its form. And to me that is a great thing.
November 16, 2016
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This book in an important foundational work on Africana womanism. However, it does come across a bit dated (understandably since it was published nearly 25 years ago). It doesn't quite bridge the aspects of intersectionality and strictly confines ideas of identity and sexuality. If this is an area of interest I recommend the book as part of a larger canon.
This book in an important foundational work on Africana womanism. However, it does come across a bit dated (understandably since it was published nearly 25 years ago). It doesn't quite bridge the aspects of intersectionality and strictly confines ideas of identity and sexuality. If this is an area of interest I recommend the book as part of a larger canon.
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