Mad Girl: Reflections on Race, Class and Gender

By Anissa Danielle Moore

Book Overview

Are Black people naturally mad at the world? Anissa Danielle Moore examines the experience of Blacks in America through a series of "mad" moments in history through the lens of race, class, and gender in this timely work. mad girl: reflections on race, class and gender is a collection of essays that tell the personal journey of a Black-American girl making the transition from childhood to adulthood in a working - class Brooklyn neighborhood in New York City. Moore recounts her childhood memories and ushers the reader through experiences which include busing, the significance of hip-hop culture and racial identity, White flight, present- day segregation, gentrification, police harassment and Black male and female relationships. Furthermore, the book powerfully communicates how young black girls are treated within our society. mad girl: reflections on race, class and gender seeks to transform "mad" moments into an honest dialogue about race, class, and gender to facilitate positive change among everyday people.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1664137734
• ISBN13: 9781664137738
• Release Date: December 2020
• Publisher: Xlibris Us
• Length: 168 Pages
• Weight: 0.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"