55 pages • 1 hour read
Angela Y. DavisWomen, Race & Class
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1981A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Women, Race & Class by Angela Y. Davis examines the intersecting histories of the women's rights movement, particularly focusing on the often-overlooked contributions and experiences of Black and working-class women from the era of slavery to the 1970s, emphasizing how race, sex, and class shape these experiences. Readers should be aware that the book discusses sexual abuse and the conditions of slavery in detail.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Angela Y. Davis' Women, Race & Class is praised for its thorough research and insightful analysis of the intersections between gender, race, and class. Reviewers commend its historical depth and readability, though some note its densely packed information may overwhelm casual readers. Overall, it's a compelling academic resource that challenges and enlightens.
Who Should Read Women, Race & Class?
Readers who appreciated works such as The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander or Intersectionality by Kimberlé Crenshaw will find Women, Race & Class by Angela Y. Davis enriching. It's ideal for those interested in feminist theory, racial justice, and the historical intersections of gender and class struggles in America.