Includes bibliographical references (pages 197-215) and index.
CONTENTS NOTE
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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.
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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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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Title
Toni Morrison and motherhood.
International Standard Book Number
0791460754
PERSONAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Morrison, Toni-- Characters-- Mothers.
Morrison, Toni-- Political and social views.
Morrison, Toni-- Pensée politique et sociale.
Morrison, Toni-- Personnages-- Mères.
Morrison, Toni, 1931-2019
Morrison, Toni,1931-litterära gestalter.
Morrison, Toni,1931-politiska och sociala åsikter.
Morrison, Toni.
Morrison, Toni.
Schwarze, ...
TOPICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
African American families in literature.
African American women in literature.
Domestic fiction, American-- History and criticism.
Mother and child in literature.
Motherhood in literature.
Mothers in literature.
Familles noires américaines dans la littérature.