When and Where I Enter

The Impact of Black Women on Race and Sex in America

Ranked #92 in Civics

When and Where I Enter is an eloquent testimonial to the profound influence of African-American women on race and women's movements throughout American history. Drawing on speeches, diaries, letters, and other original documents, Paula Giddings powerfully portrays how black women have transcended racist and sexist attitudes--often confronting white feminists and black male leaders alike--to initiate social and political reform. From the open disregard for the rights of slave women to examples of today's more covert racism and sexism in civil rights and women'sorganizations, Giddings... more

Similar Books

If you like When and Where I Enter, check out these similar top-rated books:


Learn: What makes Shortform summaries the best in the world?