Dark Continent of Our Bodies
2001·194 pages
A provocative exploration of black feminism, re-centering black women in U.S. intellectual heritage.
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A provocative exploration of black feminism, re-centering black women in U.S. intellectual heritage.
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In this provocative book, a black lesbian feminist looks at black feminism—its roots, its role, and its implications. From Charles Darwin and nineteenth-century racism to black nationalism and the Nation of Islam, from Baptist women's groups to James Baldwin; E. Frances White takes on one institution after another as she re-centers the role of black women in the United States' intellectual heritage. White presents identity politics as a complex activity, with entangled branches of race and gende...
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Sexual content
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Minor references to sexuality as part of identity discussions.
Violence & gore
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Profanity
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Substance use
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LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Central focus on black lesbian feminist perspectives and identity.
Religious content
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Brief mentions of Baptist women's groups in historical context.
Magic & witchcraft
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No fantasy elements present.
Occult / demonology
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No real-world occult content present.
Political content
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Strong focus on black feminism, race, gender, and identity politics.
Self-harm / suicide
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Abuse & suffering
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Discussions of systemic racism and gender-based oppression.
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