Black Macho and the Myth of the Superwoman (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781781688212)

A classic and controversial critique of sexism in the black nationalist movement, this "landmark black feminist text" is essential reading for those engaged in discussions about feminism and race politics (Ms.)

Originally published in 1978, Black Macho and the Myth of the Superwoman caused a storm of controversy. Michele Wallace blasted the masculine biases of the black politics that emerged from the sixties. She described how women remained marginalized by the patriarchal culture of Black Power, demonstrating the ways in which a genuine female subjectivity was blocked by the traditional myths of black womanhood.

With a foreword that examines the debate the book has sparked between intellectuals and political leaders, as well as what has--and, crucially, has not--changed over the last four decades, Black Macho and the Myth of the Superwoman continues to be deeply relevant to current feminist debates and black theory today.

Author: Michele Wallace
ISBN-10: 1781688214
ISBN-13: 9781781688212
Publisher: Verso
Language: English
Published: 06/09/2015
Pages: 272
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 8.20h x 5.50w x 0.80d