Toni Morrison and motherhood : a politics of the heart /

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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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	O'Reilly, Andrea, 1961-
Format:	Electronic eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Albany : State University of New York Press, ©2004.
Subjects:	Morrison, Toni > Characters > Mothers. Morrison, Toni > Political and social views. Domestic fiction, American > History and criticism. African American families in literature. African American women in literature. Mother and child in literature. Motherhood in literature. Mothers in literature. Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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Table of 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.

Toni Morrison and motherhood : a politics of the heart /

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