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This bridge called my back

This bridge called my back

writings by radical women of color
EssaysPolitics & Society
Pages
261
Published
1983
Language
English

Synopsis

This groundbreaking collection redefines feminism through the voices of women of color. It brings together personal essays, criticism, interviews, testimonials, poetry, and visual art to explore the intricate connections between race, class, gender, and sexuality. The work examines how these identities intersect in the oppression and liberation of women of color.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

InformativeReflectiveComplexIntellectual
Multiple POVs

Genres

Essays Politics & Society Sociology

Authors

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Gloria Anzaldúa

“A woman who writes has power, and a woman with power is feared.” – Gloria Anzaldúa Gloria E. Anzaldúa was a guiding force in defining the contemporary Chicano/Chicana movement and a leader in lesbian and queer theory and identity. Born in southern Texas in 1977 she moved to California where she supported herself through her writing, lectures, and occasionally teaching courses in feminism, Chicano studies, or creative writing. She is perhaps best known for co-editing This Bridge Called My...

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Toni Cade Bambara

Toni Cade Bambara, born Miltona Mirkin Cade was an American author, documentary film-maker, social activist and college professor. aka Toni Cade