Women, Race & Class. Book Summary

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Angela Davis

What’s inside

Angela Davis’ ‘Women, Race & Class’ examines the women’s liberation movement, focusing on intersections of race, class, and gender in the U.S.

You’ll Learn

  • Understanding the intersections of sexism, racism, and classism
  • Learning about the history of various social movements
  • Gaining insight into the challenges faced by women of color
  • Inspiring activism and involvement in social justice causes

Key Points

  • The origins of the Women’s Liberation Movement
  • The impact of slavery on Black women
  • Intersection of race and gender
  • Analysis of the suffrage movement
  • Class struggle within the feminist movement
  • The role of women in the labor movement
  • Contemporary issues of racism and sexism

Who’s it For

  • Feminists
  • Social Activists
  • Historians
  • Sociologists
  • General Readers interested in social justice

About the author

Angela Davis is an influential activist, scholar, and author known for her work on racial justice, feminism, and the prison-industrial complex.