What the Village Gave Me

Conceptualizations of Womanhood

Denise Davis Maye editor Annice Dale Yarber editor Tonya E Perry editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:University Press of America

Published:22nd Nov '13

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In What the Village Gave Me, the contributors—all women of color—present their varied experiences regarding the conceptualizations of womanhood, beauty, and gender roles. The goal of this book is to illuminate how these issues intersect with the transmission of cultural norms, marriage rates, and the development of professional self-efficacy. What the Village Gave Me illuminates topics relevant to women of color and touches upon careers, relationships, gender role understanding and subscription, ethnic identity, and cultural representation. This collection addresses how women who self-identify as “women of color” see themselves and manage their location in their work-life, families, and communities. By giving voice to the contributors, readers are afforded glimpses into the lives of these women and are provided with a valuable tool in the broader discourse on womanhood. This collection will help them see how race, class, and ethnicity work to divide or unite women.

ISBN: 9780761861973

Dimensions: 221mm x 153mm x 15mm

Weight: 290g

188 pages