Misogynoir Transformed

Black Women’s Digital Resistance

Author: Moya Bailey
ISBN: 9781479865109

Where racism and sexism meet—an understanding of anti-Black misogynyWhen Moya Bailey first coined the term misogynoir, she defined it as the ways anti-Black and misogynistic representation shape broader ideas about Black women, particularly in visual culture and digital spaces. She had no idea that the term would go viral, touching a cultural nerve and quickly entering into the lexicon. Misogynoir now has its own Wikipedia page and hashtag, and has been featured on Comedy Central’s The Daily Show and CNN’s Cuomo Prime Time. In Misogynoir Transformed, Bailey delves into her groundbreaking concept, highlighting Black women’s digital resistance to anti-Black misogyny on YouTube, Facebook, Tumblr, and other platforms. At a time when Black women are depicted as more ugly, deficient, hypersexual, and unhealthy than their non-Black counterparts, Bailey explores how Black women have bravely used social-media platforms to confront misogynoir in a number of courageous—and, most importa

Publisher: NYU Press
Publish Date: 2021-05-25

Subjects: Social Science / Media Studies, Social Science / Women's Studies, Social Science / Ethnic Studies / American / African American & Black Studies

This book is available in the following Community Centers: Women's Center (Location: African-American/Black Studies)