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by Denise Davis Maye (Editor), Sophia Rahming (Editor), Jill Andrews (Editor)
A powerful exploration of Black sisterhood as a source of strength, resilience, and transformation. This collection delves into the multifaceted experiences of Black women, examining their relationships, feminist praxis, and social justice work.
Black Sisterhoods: Paradigms and Praxis contests assumptions about sisterhood, highlighting its diverse expressions in academic, professional, and digital spaces. Through insightful essays, the book explores how Black women create supportive communities, navigate racial and gender identity, and challenge systemic inequalities. Discover the power of Black feminist thought and the transformative potential of sistering.
- Understand the complexities of Black women's relationships and their role in social change.
- Explore the power of digital communities in fostering Black sisterhood.
- Gain insights into Black feminist thought and its application in various contexts.
Author Biography
Dr. Denise Davis Maye is a Professor in the Department of Social Work at Alabama State University. Her research interests include the factors that influence the emotional development of adolescent girls and women of African ancestry. She is a past president of Sisters of the Academy Institute, an international organization that promotes collaborative scholarship and networking among Black women in academia. Dr. Sophia Rahming is an Associate Director in the Center for the Advancement of Teaching at Florida State University (FSU). She earned her PhD at FSU researching the experiences of Afro-Caribbean women in STEM in the United States. Sophia works to increase opportunities that lead to science for all in STEM. Dr. Jill Andrew (she/her) is a child and youth worker, equity human rights educator, and a body justice advocate. Her PhD research explores the 'trifecta' of anti-Black racism, sexism, and fat hatred experienced by Black women and their accommodation and resistance of dominate body ideals through fashion and dress, activism, self-valuation, and social interactions. Jill is co-founder of Body Confidence Canada and is a politician in Ontario, Canada. Dr. Tamara Bertrand Jones is an Associate Professor of Higher Education at Florida State University. She uses qualitative methods and critical and feminist theories to examine the education and professional experiences of Black women in academia. She is a founder and past president of Sisters of the Academy Institute, an international organization that promotes collaborative scholarship and networking among Black women in academia.
