Oppression Made Us Leaders: Black Women, Heavy Lifting, and Leadership in State Legislatures
Autor Jatia Wrightenen Limba Engleză Hardback – 4 ian 2027
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9781666944211
ISBN-10: 1666944211
Pagini: 192
Ilustrații: 8 figures b/w
Dimensiuni: 152 x 229 x 25 mm
Greutate: 0.45 kg
Editura: Bloomsbury Publishing
Colecția Bloomsbury Academic
Locul publicării:New York, United States
ISBN-10: 1666944211
Pagini: 192
Ilustrații: 8 figures b/w
Dimensiuni: 152 x 229 x 25 mm
Greutate: 0.45 kg
Editura: Bloomsbury Publishing
Colecția Bloomsbury Academic
Locul publicării:New York, United States
Cuprins
Part 1
Chapter 1: The Origin Story
Chapter 2: The Heavy Lifter Theory
Chapter 3: God Save the Queen(s)
Chapter 4: The Three Trojan Horses: Stereotypes of Black Women
Chapter 5: Capitalism Divides and Conquers
Part 2: The Application of the Heavy Lifter Theory to State Legislatures
Chapter 6: Sexism in State Legislatures
Chapter 7: Leadership, Power, and State Legislators
Chapter 8: The Continued Burden
Chapter 1: The Origin Story
Chapter 2: The Heavy Lifter Theory
Chapter 3: God Save the Queen(s)
Chapter 4: The Three Trojan Horses: Stereotypes of Black Women
Chapter 5: Capitalism Divides and Conquers
Part 2: The Application of the Heavy Lifter Theory to State Legislatures
Chapter 6: Sexism in State Legislatures
Chapter 7: Leadership, Power, and State Legislators
Chapter 8: The Continued Burden
Recenzii
In Oppression Made Us Leaders, Jatia Wrighten develops a compelling theoretical construct-the Heavy Lifter Theory-and applies it to the state legislative context using a combination of case studies and quantitative analysis. She effectively demonstrates that collective identity and shared history combine with lived experiences to lead Black women into public service and to elevate the most ambitious among them into significant leadership roles. Wrighten's book adds significantly to a growing literature on race and ethnic politics in the U.S. while also offering scholars of state politics and legislative studies essential new information about the experiences and motivations leading Black women into elected office.
Wrighten asks why Black women, who trust American democracy least, do so much of its work. Her answer, the Heavy Lifter Theory, is built inductively from history, lived experience, and the record of Black women in state legislatures. It is theoretical discovery of a kind political science too rarely rewards, and it leaves a generation of scholars with implications worth testing.
Wrighten offers a powerful and compelling answer to an enduring puzzle of American politics: Why does it seem like Black women-one of the most marginalized groups in America-often come to the rescue of US democracy? Using a courageous mix of scholarship and personal narrative, Dr. Wrighten shows that this puzzle can only be answered using an intersectional lens that centers race and gender. Her "heavy lifter theory" explains that Black women, more than any other population, have the unique historical experience of navigating exclusionary institutions, which generates the skills, strategy, and perspectives required to make persistent political gains. This scholarship is as readable as a memoir with a gripping premise that will transform the way you think about Black women's contributions to the American experiment.
In Oppression Made Us Leaders, Jatia Wrighten critiques and disrupts traditional approaches to academic texts by leveraging personal experiences to both motivate and substantiate scholarly theory. From personal, historic, and analytic points of view, Wrighten effectively centers Black women and illustrates their roles as 'heavy lifters' of U.S. democracy.
U.S. women serving in elected office have often been likened to Ginger Rogers, dancing the same steps as her partner, Fred Astaire, but doing so while dancing backwards and in high heels. In her book, Oppression Made Us Leaders, Wrighten introduces us to the Heavy Lifter Theory that demonstrates the spirit and ingenuity of Black women legislators engaging in the vital work to keep our democracy. Her research shows how Black women are the Ginger Rogers, and the orchestra, conductor, choreographer - taking on all of the roles that make a complex scene complete. They represent the interests of those whose voices have been ignored and remind us that democracy is for everybody.
Wrighten asks why Black women, who trust American democracy least, do so much of its work. Her answer, the Heavy Lifter Theory, is built inductively from history, lived experience, and the record of Black women in state legislatures. It is theoretical discovery of a kind political science too rarely rewards, and it leaves a generation of scholars with implications worth testing.
Wrighten offers a powerful and compelling answer to an enduring puzzle of American politics: Why does it seem like Black women-one of the most marginalized groups in America-often come to the rescue of US democracy? Using a courageous mix of scholarship and personal narrative, Dr. Wrighten shows that this puzzle can only be answered using an intersectional lens that centers race and gender. Her "heavy lifter theory" explains that Black women, more than any other population, have the unique historical experience of navigating exclusionary institutions, which generates the skills, strategy, and perspectives required to make persistent political gains. This scholarship is as readable as a memoir with a gripping premise that will transform the way you think about Black women's contributions to the American experiment.
In Oppression Made Us Leaders, Jatia Wrighten critiques and disrupts traditional approaches to academic texts by leveraging personal experiences to both motivate and substantiate scholarly theory. From personal, historic, and analytic points of view, Wrighten effectively centers Black women and illustrates their roles as 'heavy lifters' of U.S. democracy.
U.S. women serving in elected office have often been likened to Ginger Rogers, dancing the same steps as her partner, Fred Astaire, but doing so while dancing backwards and in high heels. In her book, Oppression Made Us Leaders, Wrighten introduces us to the Heavy Lifter Theory that demonstrates the spirit and ingenuity of Black women legislators engaging in the vital work to keep our democracy. Her research shows how Black women are the Ginger Rogers, and the orchestra, conductor, choreographer - taking on all of the roles that make a complex scene complete. They represent the interests of those whose voices have been ignored and remind us that democracy is for everybody.