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A Voice from the South
About this book
A Voice from the South was published in 1892 by Anna Julia Cooper, an educator who was one of the first two African-American women to be awarded a master's degree. Since then it has been recognized as one of the first works of Black feminist theory.Setting forth a perspective that would be described as "intersectional" in contemporary terms, Cooper explores her own lived experience as an educated African-American woman, and advocates for the education of African-American women as a necessary means of achieving racial equality. However, her marked emphasis on women's roles in the household has been critiqued by later theorists as a concession to the 19th century "cult of domesticity"-or, alternatively, a strategic engagement with the dominant cultural view towards women in her time. A Voice from the South continues to be read and analyzed today for its pioneering role in African-American female scholarship.Perfect for readers interested in foundational feminist texts and African American history, this groundbreaking work offers profound insights into the intersections of race, gender, and class in 19th-century America. Cooper's eloquent advocacy for Black women's education and civil rights remains strikingly relevant today, making this essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the roots of modern social justice movements.
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Table of contents
- Titlepage
- Imprint
- Epigraph
- Dedication
- Our Raison d’Être
- A Voice from the South
- Endnotes
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