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xiv, 227 pages ; 24 cm. |
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Intersections : transdisciplinary perspectives on genders and sexualities |
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Intersections (New York, N.Y.)
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 189-219) and index. |
Contents |
Introduction: What is misogynoir? -- Misogynoir is a drag -- Transforming misogynoir through trans advocacy -- Web show worldbuilding mitigates misogynoir -- Alchemists in action against misogynoir -- Conclusion: Misogynoir transformed : #BlackWomenDragBack. |
Summary |
"When Moya Bailey first coined the term misogynoir, she defined it as the ways anti-Black and misogynistic representation shape broader ideas about Black women, particularly in visual culture and digital spaces. She had no idea that the term would go viral, touching a cultural nerve and quickly entering into the lexicon. Misogynoir now has its own Wikipedia page and hashtag, and has been featured on Comedy Central's The Daily Show and CNN's Cuomo Prime Time. In Misogynoir Transformed, Bailey delves into her groundbreaking concept, highlighting Black women's digital resistance to anti-Black misogyny on YouTube, Facebook, Tumblr, and other platforms. At a time when Black women are depicted as more ugly, deficient, hypersexual, and unhealthy than their non-Black counterparts, Bailey explores how Black women have bravely used social-media platforms to confront misogynoir in a number of courageous--and, most importantly, effective--ways. Focusing on queer and trans Black women, she shows us the importance of carving out digital spaces, where communities are built around queer Black webshows and hashtags like #GirlsLikeUs. Bailey shows how Black women actively reimagine the world by engaging in powerful forms of digital resistance at a time when anti-Black misogyny is thriving on social media. A groundbreaking work, Misogynoir Transformed highlights Black women's remarkable efforts to disrupt mainstream narratives, subvert negative stereotypes, and reclaim their lives." -- Publisher's description |
Language |
In English. |
Subject |
African American women in social media.
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Social media -- United States.
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African American women in popular culture -- United States.
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Misogyny -- United States.
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African American women -- Social conditions.
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African American women in popular culture. (OCoLC)fst01902315
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African American women -- Social conditions.
(OCoLC)fst00799467
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African Americans in mass media. (OCoLC)fst00799731
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Mass media and women. (OCoLC)fst01011380
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Minority women in mass media. (OCoLC)fst02016978
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Misogyny. (OCoLC)fst01023668
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Social media. (OCoLC)fst01741098
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United States. (OCoLC)fst01204155
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ISBN |
9781479865109 (hardcover) |
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1479865109 (hardcover) |
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9781479878741 (paperback) |
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147987874X (paperback) |
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9781479890491 (electronic book) |
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9781479803392 (electronic book) |
Standard No. |
10.18574/9781479803392 doi |
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