77 pages 2 hours read

Dorothy Roberts

Killing the Black Body: Race, Reproduction, and the Meaning of Liberty

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1997

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Dorothy Roberts' Killing the Black Body is lauded for its comprehensive exploration of the historical and contemporary reproductive oppression of Black women in America. Critics praise its thorough research and powerful narrative. However, some find its extensive detail overwhelming and the subject matter difficult to engage with emotionally.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Killing the Black Body?

Readers who would find Killing the Black Body by Dorothy Roberts compelling are typically interested in race studies, reproductive justice, and gender studies. This work appeals to fans of Michelle Alexander's The New Jim Crow and Ta-Nehisi Coates's Between the World and Me due to its critical examination of systemic oppression and its impact on Black women.

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Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Topics
Social Justice
Race / Racism
Gender / Feminism
Themes
Values/Ideas: Equality
Values/Ideas: Justice & Injustice
Society: Class