Womanist Ethical Rhetoric: A Call for Liberation and Social Justice in Turbulent Times

Womanist Ethical Rhetoric examines the influence of religious rhetoric on Black women's social justice and advocacy, highlighting the commonalities and differences between womanists through theoretical and applied contexts. It covers Black women's spiritual and professional identities, the role of Black churches in Black Lives Matter, and the inclusion of all Black women in racial academic achievement gaps.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 132 pages
Publication date: 15 September 2022
Publisher: Lexington Books

Womanist thought continues to hold significant importance in addressing contemporary social justice and advocacy issues. Womanist Ethical Rhetoric explores the discourses of religious rhetoric and its impact on Black women's pursuit of voice, empowerment, and social justice in these challenging times. Through the lens of womanism, the chapters delve into how Black women integrate various aspects of their identities into their struggles for empowerment and celebrations of their identities in holistic ways that prioritize love and community. This approach embraces both the commonalities and differences among womanists, providing theoretical and applied contexts. It builds upon the work of previous womanist scholars, particularly Rev. Dr. Katie Cannon's contributions to womanism and religion. The topics covered include Black women's spiritual and professional identities within religious organizations, the role of Black churches in the Black Lives Matter movement, and the elimination of racial academic achievement gaps among all Black women. Chapters also examine Black women's leadership and activism, including their roles as church leaders and their representation in popular culture, as well as their inclusion in the beloved community. By centering the plurality of Black women's lives, this collection contributes to the amplification of their voices.

Weight: 204g
Dimension: 228 x 153 x 10 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781793613578