Ain't I a Feminist?
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Ain't I a Feminist?

African American Men Speak Out on Fatherhood, Friendship, Forgiveness, and Freedom

  1. 286 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
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Ain't I a Feminist?

African American Men Speak Out on Fatherhood, Friendship, Forgiveness, and Freedom

About this book

Interview-based study of contemporary African American feminist men.

Ain't I a Feminist? presents the life stories of twenty African American men who identify themselves as feminists, centering on the turning points in their lives that shaped and strengthened their commitment to feminism, as well as the ways they practice feminism with women, children, and other men. In her analysis, Aaronette M. White highlights feminist fathering practices; how men establish egalitarian relationships with women; the variety of Black masculinities; and the interplay of race, gender, class, and sexuality politics in American society. Coming from a wide range of family backgrounds, ages, geographical locations, sexualities, and occupations, each man also shares what he experiences as the personal benefits of feminism, and how feminism contributes to his efforts towards social change. Focusing on the creative agency of Black men to redefine the assumptions and practices of manhood, the author also offers recommendations regarding the socialization of African American boys and the reeducation of African American men in the interest of strengthening their communities.

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Table of contents

  1. Ain’t I a Feminist?
  2. CONTENTS
  3. TABLES
  4. PREFACE
  5. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
  6. INTRODUCTION: The Patriarchal Predicament
  7. 1. Critical Black Feminist Intersections: Framing the Issues
  8. 2. Biographical Sketches: The Sons of Sojourner Truth
  9. 3. Pawns and Patriarchs: Challenging Assumptions About Power
  10. 4. Turning Points: The Need and Willingness to Change
  11. 5. Romantic Relationships with Feminist Women
  12. 6. Platonic Friendships with Feminist Women
  13. 7. Men as Friends, Brothers,and Lovers
  14. 8. Sweet Daddy: Nurturing Interactions with Children
  15. 9. Private Commitments,Public Actions
  16. CONCLUSION: Can Black Men Really Be Feminists?
  17. APPENDIX A: Methodological Intersections and Considerations
  18. APPENDIX B: Interview Categories
  19. APPENDIX C: Historical and Contemporary Usage of the Terms “Feminist”and “Womanist”
  20. NOTES
  21. REFERENCES
  22. INDEX