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Toni Morrison and motherhood : a politics of the heart /

Motherhood, in Morrison's view, is fundamentally an act of resistance, essential to black women's fight against racism & sexism, & their ability to achieve well-being for themselves & their culture. Andrea O'Reilly explores this theory.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: O'Reilly, Andrea, 1961-
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Albany : State University of New York Press, ©2004.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • A politics of the heart: Toni Morrison's theory of motherhood as a site of power and motherwork as concerned with the empowerment of children
  • Disconnections from the motherline: gender hegemonies and the loss of the ancient properties: The Bluest Eye, Sula, Tar Baby
  • Ruptures/disruptions of the motherline: slavery, migration, and assimilation: Song of Solomon, Beloved
  • Reconnections to the motherline: deliverance and exile: Song of Solomon, Tar Baby
  • Maternal interventions: resistance and power: The Bluest Eye, Sula, Song of Solomon, Tar Baby, Beloved, Paradise
  • Maternal healing: reconciliation and redemption: Jazz, Paradise.