Angela Davis (Magill’s Choice: American Ethnic Writers)
At a glance:
- Author: Angela Davis
- First Published: 1974
- Genres: Criticism, Nonfiction, Autobiography, Politics
- Subjects: African Americans, Social action, 1960’s, 1970’s, United States or Americans, Social reform, Class conflict, Communism or communists, Politics, Prisoners, Prisons, Racism, Revolutionaries, Sexism, Socialism
- Locales: Birmingham, AL, California, New York, NY
The Work
Angela Davis: An Autobiography, Angela Davis’ most notable literary work, is the personal narrative of her development as an African American and feminist political activist. The autobiography explores how the forces of institutionalized racism shaped her consciousness as an African American and compelled her to seek political solutions. Her personal account also explores how her experiences as a woman in a movement dominated by males affected her awareness of the special challenges African American women face in overcoming sexism and racism.
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