Description
Book SynopsisShadowboxing presents an explosive analysis of the history and practice of black feminisms, drawing upon political theory, history, and cultural studies in a sweepingly interdisciplinary work.
Trade Review"Remarkable...James reveals a radical tradition that could free us all." - Robin D. G. Kelley
"With the publication of Shadowboxing...Joy James is poised to become a major figure among contemporary black intellectuals." - Mark Anthony Neal, Washington Post Book World
"A provocative look at the dynamics of race, gender, and radicalism." - Ebony
"An interdisciplinary and well-analyzed representation of radical black women fighting for rights and visibility." - Library Journal
Table of ContentsPrologue Introduction Forging Community: From Segregation to Transcendence Protofeminists and Liberation Limbos Radicalizing Feminisms from 'The Movement' Era Contemporary Revolutionary Icons and 'Neoslave Narratives' Depoliticizing Representations: Sexual-Racial Stereotypes Fostering Alliances: Black Male Profeminisms Conclusion: Framing Feminism
