{"product_id":"home-girls-40th-anniversary-edition-a-black-feminist-anthology-9781978838994","title":"Home Girls, 40th Anniversary Edition: A Black Feminist Anthology","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eHome Girls is a groundbreaking anthology of Black feminist thought, featuring writing by Black feminist and lesbian activists on topics both provocative and profound. It has become an essential text on Black women's lives and contains work by many of feminism's foremost thinkers. This edition features an updated list of contributor biographies and an all-new preface by Barbara Smith. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 506 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 24 November 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Rutgers University Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHome Girls, a groundbreaking anthology of Black feminist thought, presents a collection of thought-provoking and profound writings by Black feminist and lesbian activists. Since its initial publication in 1983, this essential text has become a cornerstone of understanding Black women's lives, featuring the work of numerous influential feminist thinkers. This revised edition introduces an updated list of contributor biographies, accompanied by an all-new preface by Barbara Smith. In this preface, Smith reflects on forty years of struggle and the profound impact that this book has had on generations of feminists. Additionally, the preface from the previous Rutgers edition remains intact, preserving the original pieces in a fresh and contemporary package.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eContributors to this anthology include a diverse range of accomplished individuals, including Tania Abdulahad, Donna Allegra, Barbara A. Banks, Becky Birtha, Cenen, Cheryl Clarke, Michelle Cliff, Michelle T. Clinton, Willi (Willie) M. Coleman, Toi Derricotte, Alexis De Veaux, Jewelle L. Gomez, Akasha (Gloria) Hull, Patricia Spears Jones, June Jordan, Audre Lorde, Raymina Y. Mays, Deidre McCalla, Chirlane McCray, Pat Parker, Linda C. Powell, Bernice Johnson Reagon, Spring Redd, Gwendolyn Rogers, Kate Rushin, Ann Allen Shockley, Barbara Smith, Beverly Smith, Shirley O. Steele, Luisah Teish, Jameelah Waheed, Alice Walker, and Renita J. Weems.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHome Girls serves as a testament to the rich and diverse perspectives of Black feminist thought, offering a comprehensive exploration of issues related to gender, race, sexuality, and social justice. Through their powerful writings, these contributors have shaped the feminist movement and left an indelible mark on the lives of countless individuals. This anthology remains a vital resource for scholars, activists, and anyone seeking to understand the complexities of Black women's experiences and the ongoing struggle for gender equality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 518g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 132 x 204 x 33 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781978838994\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEdition number\u003c\/strong\u003e: 40th Anniversary Edition\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shulph Ink","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44873514844410,"sku":"9781978838994","price":17.92,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1702055693283_book.jpg?v=1702281948","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/home-girls-40th-anniversary-edition-a-black-feminist-anthology-9781978838994","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}