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Women, Race & Class

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Women, Race & Class

By: Angela Y. Davis
Narrated by: Natalie Simpson
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Ranging from the age of slavery to contemporary injustices, this groundbreaking history of race, gender and class inequality by the radical political activist Angela Davis offers an alternative view of female struggles for liberation.

Tracing the intertwined histories of the abolitionist and women's suffrage movements, Davis examines the racism and class prejudice inherent in so much of white feminism, and in doing so brings to light new pioneering heroines, from field slaves to mill workers, who fought back and refused to accept the lives into which they were born.

'The power of her historical insights and the sweetness of her dream cannot be denied' The New York Times

© Angela Y. Davis 1981 (P) Penguin Audio 2021

 Gender Studies Social Classes & Economic Disparity Social Sciences Sociology Discrimination Social justice Equality Suffrage Capitalism Civil rights Socialism Human Rights

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The power of her historical insights and the sweetness of her dream cannot be denied
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So glad I finally got around to reading this and I’m so glad I did. Women, Race and Class is a remarkable piece of writing that discusses the intersectionality of race, class and gender that everyone should read at least once in their lives.

Just phenomenal.

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a fantastic book was a little disappointed Davis didn't read it herself but nothing can be perfect.

The best foundation for anyone socially minded

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Absolutely fantastic book and still so (unfortunately) relevant today. To anyone who needs to understand intersectionality and the legacy of slavery, this is the book for you.

A must read

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Thought provoking and well argued able to present arguments and accounts in a sensible and rational way

Thoughtful

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To whom would you recommend this book to? Everyone should read this book. Excellent narration.

Powerful, Articulate and Relevant

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