Mad Girl: Reflections on Race, Class and Gender (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781664137745)

Are Black people naturally mad at the world? Anissa Danielle Moore examines the experience of Blacks in America through a series of "mad" moments in history through the lens of race, class, and gender in this timely work. mad girl: reflections on race, class and gender is a collection of essays that tell the personal journey of a Black-American girl making the transition from childhood to adulthood in a working - class Brooklyn neighborhood in New York City. Moore recounts her childhood memories and ushers the reader through experiences which include busing, the significance of hip-hop culture and racial identity, White flight, present- day segregation, gentrification, police harassment and Black male and female relationships. Furthermore, the book powerfully communicates how young black girls are treated within our society. mad girl: reflections on race, class and gender seeks to transform "mad" moments into an honest dialogue about race, class, and gender to facilitate positive change among everyday people.

Author: Anissa Danielle Moore
ISBN-10: 1664137742
ISBN-13: 9781664137745
Publisher: Xlibris Us
Language: English
Published: 12/02/2020
Pages: 168
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.89lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.50d