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Toni Morrison and motherhood : a politics of the heart / Andrea O'Reilly

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O'Reilly, Andrea, 1961-
Published
Albany : State University of New York Press, [2004]
Copyright Date
©2004
Physical Description
1 online resource (xiv, 229 pages)
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English.
Contents
A politics of the heart: Toni Morrison's theory of motherhood as a site of power and motherwork as concerned with the empowerment of children -- Disconnections from the motherline: gender hegemonies and the loss of the ancient properties: The Bluest Eye, Sula, Tar Baby -- Ruptures/disruptions of the motherline: slavery, migration, and assimilation: Song of Solomon, Beloved -- Reconnections to the motherline: deliverance and exile: Song of Solomon, Tar Baby -- Maternal interventions: resistance and power: The Bluest Eye, Sula, Song of Solomon, Tar Baby, Beloved, Paradise -- Maternal healing: reconciliation and redemption: Jazz, Paradise.
Summary
Motherhood, in Morrison's view, is fundamentally an act of resistance, essential to black women's fight against racism & sexism, & their ability to achieve well-being for themselves & their culture. Andrea O'Reilly explores this theory.
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ISBN
1423739825 (electronic bk.)
9781423739821 (electronic bk.)
9780791460764 (pbk. ; alk. paper)
0791460762 (pbk. ; alk. paper)
9780791460757 (alk. paper)
0791460754 (alk. paper)
9780791485163
0791485161
Bibliography Note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 197-215) and index.
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