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Author:

White, Aaronette M.

Title:

Ain't I a feminist? : African American men speak out on fatherhood, friendship, forgiveness, and freedom / Aaronette M. White.

Publisher:

State University of New York PressAlbany,

Copyright Date:

c2008

Description:

xx, 265 p. ; 24 cm.

Subject:

African American men--Psychology.
African American men--Attitudes.
Male feminists--United States.

Notes:

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".

ISBN:

0791475689 (pbk. : alk. paper)
9780791475683 (pbk. : alk. paper)
0791475670 (hbk. : alk. paper)
9780791475676 (hbk. : alk. paper)

LCCN:

2007044487

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

UNUX074 -- University of Northern Iowa - Rod Library (Cedar Falls)

PLAX964 -- Luther College - Preus Library (Decorah)

ULAX314 -- Loras College Library (Dubuque)

OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)