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Behind the mask of the strong black woman voice and the embodiment of a costly performance

Title
Behind the mask of the strong black woman [electronic resource] : voice and the embodiment of a costly performance / Tamara Beauboeuf-Lafontant.
Author
Beauboeuf-Lafontant, Tamara.
Publication
Philadelphia : Temple University Press, 2009.

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Description
1 online resource (viii, 183 p.)
Uniform Title
Behind the mask of the strong black woman (Online)
Alternative Title
Behind the mask of the strong black woman (Online)
Subject
  • Women, Black > Psychology
  • Women, Black > Social conditions
  • Character
  • Determination (Personality trait)
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references and index.
Access (note)
  • Access restricted to authorized users.
Contents
A half-told tale of black womanhood -- More than "the historical, the monolithic me" : deconstructing strong black womanhood -- Living the lies : embodying "good" womanhood -- Keeping up appearances : the performance of strength -- Lies make us sick : embodied distress among strong black women -- Coming to voice : transcending strength -- Epilogue : mules no more, just "levelly human" : a societal challenge.
LCCN
2009005892
OCLC
ssj0000110070
Author
Beauboeuf-Lafontant, Tamara.
Title
Behind the mask of the strong black woman [electronic resource] : voice and the embodiment of a costly performance / Tamara Beauboeuf-Lafontant.
Imprint
Philadelphia : Temple University Press, 2009.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Access
Access restricted to authorized users.
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Available from home with a valid library card
Available onsite at NYPL
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