Includes bibliographical references (p. 233-257) and index.
Contents:
Preface: Can Black men be feminists? From healthy doubt to critical acceptance -- Introduction: The patriarchal predicament -- Critical Black feminist intersections : framing the issues -- Biographical sketches : the sons of Sojourner Truth -- Pawns and patriarchs : challenging assumptions about power -- Turning points : the need and willingness to change -- Romantic relationships with feminist women -- Platonic friendships with feminist women -- Men as friends, brothers, and lovers -- Sweet daddy : nurturing interactions with children -- Private commitments, public actions -- Conclusion: Can Black men really be feminists? -- Appendix A: Methodological intersections and considerations -- Appendix B: Interview categories -- Appendix C: Historical and contemporary usage of the terms "feminist" and "womanist".
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