Afrikan Mothers

Bearers of Culture, Makers of Social Change

Häftad, Engelska, 1998

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Beskrivning

Tells the story of some Afrikan mothers who, under European domination with the United States and the United Kingdom, have struggled to survive and maintain their (and their children's) cultural identities within European-oriented societies.This book highlights the integrity of some Afrikan mothers who, under European domination within the United States and the United Kingdom, have used their own experience as a foundation for understanding the impact of cultural imposition on their children's lives. Most of these mothers have chosen to place their children in school environments that will educate their children about their culutral roots, in order that their cultural memory and knowledge of Afrikan people will be handed down intergenerationally. This book looks sensitively at the herstories of women who are undergoing their own process of transformation and offers insights into the historical and continuing struggle of Afrikan people as a cultural entity living within European-oriented societies.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:1998-07-30
Mått:152 x 229 x 16 mm
Vikt:372 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:280
Förlag:State University of New York Press
ISBN:9780791438824

Utforska kategorier

Genusvetenskap inom Samhälle och politik
Sociologi inom Samhälle och politik
Antropologi inom Samhälle och politik

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Nah Dove is Assistant Professor in the Department of African American Studies at the State University of New York at Buffalo.

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"Afrikan Mothers provides a unique and powerful account of Afrikan women's attempts to challenge and resist contemporary conditions, particularly in relation to racism, schooling, and education. Nah Dove's book, which focuses on Afrikan women both in the United Kingdom and the United States, enriches us with its blend of empirical 'rich descriptiveness' and subtle theorizing. A vital book for readers and students of Afrikan studies, women's studies, cultural studies, education, Afrikan American studies, and sociology." — Cecile Wright, The Nottingham Trent University"A special 'Dobale' for Afrikan Mothers and for Nah Dove! Nah Dove's text is tender, full of grace, and gentle even as she weaves a powerful and mighty pen in a solid cultural analysis, Afrikan Centered perspective, and in depth research. Dr. Dove's commitment to the struggle is evident in her loving description of the women that she profiles and her respectful discussion of their lives and choices for their children. Dr. Dove speaks as an Afrikan mother, activist, and scholar and this combination infuses her work with humility and conviction. Nah Dove is to be commended for this gift to all 'bearers of cultures.' Her wisdom makes her one of 'the women who gather at the grindstones.'" — Kariamu Welsh Asante, Temple University

Innehållsförteckning

Acknowledgments Introduction 1 Methods of Research Conceptual FrameworkBackgroundRationale and MethodEvaluating My Respect for My SistersMy Credibility as a Researcher and a Sister2 A Context for the U.K. Herstories Race and Immigration PolicyComing Home to RoostKnowing Our Rightful Place in Britain's Schools"Special" Immigrant EducationConclusion3 The Herstories of Afrikan Mothers in the United Kingdom Mothers Who Send Their Children to the Marcus Garvey SchoolNzinga ("She is beauty and courage")Adoaha ("Daughter of the people")Diallo ("Bold")Kesi ("Born when father had difficulties")Mothers Who Send Their Children to the Queen Nzinga SchoolAbebe ("We asked and got her'')Amal ("Hopes")Enomwoyi ("One who has grace")Fujo ("She brings wholeness'')4 A Context for the U.S. Herstories Schooling as a Mode of Oppression5 The Herstories of Afrikan Mothers in the United States Mothers Who Send Their Children to the Sankofa SchoolCamara ("One who teaches from experience")Ayoluwa ("Joy of our people")Kumiwa ("Brave")Binta ("Beautiful daughter")Ezigbo ("Beloved")Dalmar ("Versatile")Ife ("Love of art and culture")Aisha ("Life")Aidoo ("Arrived")6 Herstories of Mothers Who Do Not Send Their Children to Sankofa School Jaha ("Dignity'')Adaeze ("Princess")Nalo ("Much loved")Mawasi ("In God's hands")7 An Analysis of the Mother's Experiences The Afrikan Family: The Site of Oppression and ResistanceSingle ParentingSingle Parenting and Schooling the ChildrenMale and Female Roles in the FamilyProblematic Family RelationshipsMother and Son RelationshipsCultural ConflictsMothers and SchoolingU.S. MothersU.K. MothersReasons for Sending the Children to Culturally Affirming SchoolsRacism and Schooling the ChildrenConsciousness-Raising InfluencesCulturally Affirmative Schools as Opposed to Black SchoolsReasons for Not Sending Children to the Sankofa School (U.S.)8 Afrikan Intellectualism as a Basis for Institution Building Division as a Method of ConquestThe Afrikan Intellectual in CrisisIntellectualism as a Level of ConsciousnessAfrikan AllegianceConclusionEpilogue Notes References Index