audiobook The Clerics of Islam: Religious Authority and Political Power in Saudi Arabia by Nabil Mouline in History

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Jezebel's sexual lasciviousness; Mammy's devotion; and Sapphire's outspoken anger—these are among the most persistent stereotypes that black women encounter in contemporary American life. Hurtful and dishonest; such representations force African American women to navigate a virtual crooked room that shames them and shapes their experiences as citizens. Many respond by assuming a mantle of strength that may convince others; and even themselves; that they do not need help. But as a result; the unique political issues of black women are often ignored and marginalized. In this groundbreaking book; Melissa V. Harris-Perry uses multiple methods of inquiry; including literary analysis; political theory; focus groups; surveys; and experimental research; to understand more deeply black women's political and emotional responses to pervasive negative race and gender images. Not a traditional political science work concerned with office-seeking; voting; or ideology; Sister Citizen instead explores how African American women understand themselves as citizens and what they expect from political organizing. Harris-Perry shows that the shared struggle to preserve an authentic self and secure recognition as a citizen links together black women in America; from the anonymous survivors of Hurricane Katrina to the current First Lady of the United States.