Gender

Thick Summary of Key Points

‘Thick: And Other Essays’ is a collection of essays by Tressie McMillan Cottom that delve into the complexities of black womanhood. The essays blend personal stories with incisive analysis on topics such as beauty, media, money, and education. Cottom uses her own experiences to explore societal expectations and the intersection of race and gender, critiquing the underlying power dynamics in American society.