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AFRIKAN MOTHERS : BEARERS OF CULTURE, MAKERS OF SOCIAL CHANGE


By DOVE, NAH (Author)
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Price : £23.50  £18.80
ISBN : 9780791438824  
Page : 261
Year of Publication : 1998    Edition : 1
Publisher : SUNY PRESS
Subject : SOCIOLOGY



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"Tells the story of some Afrikan mothers who, under European domination with the United States and the United Kingdom, have struggled to survive and maintain their (and their children’s) cultural identities within European-oriented societies. ""Afrikan Mothers provides a unique and powerful account of Afrikan women’s attempts to challenge and resist contemporary conditions, particularly in relation to racism, schooling, and education. Nah Dove’s book, which focuses on Afrikan women both in the United Kingdom and the United States, enriches us with its blend of empirical ’rich descriptiveness’ and subtle theorizing. A vital book for readers and students of Afrikan studies, women’s studies, cultural studies, education, Afrikan American studies, and sociology."" -- Cecile Wright, The Nottingham Trent University This book highlights the integrity of some Afrikan mothers who, under European domination within the United States and the United Kingdom, have used their own experience as a foundation for understanding the impact of cultural imposition on their children’s lives. Most of these mothers have chosen to place their children in school environments that will educate their children about their culutral roots, in order that their cultural memory and knowledge of Afrikan people will be handed down intergenerationally. This book looks sensitively at the herstories of women who are undergoing their own process of transformation and offers insights into the historical and continuing struggle of Afrikan people as a cultural entity living within European-oriented societies. ""A special ’Dobale’ for Afrikan Mothers and for Nah Dove! Nah Dove’s text is tender, full of grace, and gentle even as she weaves a powerful and mighty pen in a solid cultural analysis, Afrikan Centered perspective, and in depth research. Dr. Dove’s commitment to the struggle is evident in her loving description of the women that she profiles and her respectful discussion of their lives and choices for their children. Dr. Dove speaks as an Afrikan mother, activist, and scholar and this combination infuses her work with humility and conviction. Nah Dove is to be commended for this gift to all ’bearers of cultures.’ Her wisdom makes her one of ’the women who gather at the grindstones.’"" -- Kariamu Welsh Asante, Temple University "


Nah Dove is Assistant Professor in the Department of African American Studies at the State University of New York at Buffalo.

Content :

" Acknowledgments Introduction 1 Methods of Research Conceptual Framework Background Rationale and Method Evaluating My Respect for My Sisters My Credibility as a Researcher and a Sister 2 A Context for the U.K. Herstories Race and Immigration Policy Coming Home to Roost Knowing Our Rightful Place in Britain’s Schools ""Special"" Immigrant Education Conclusion 3 The Herstories of Afrikan Mothers in the United Kingdom Mothers Who Send Their Children to the Marcus Garvey School Nzinga (""She is beauty and courage"") Adoaha (""Daughter of the people"") Diallo (""Bold"") Kesi (""Born when father had difficulties"") Mothers Who Send Their Children to the Queen Nzinga School Abebe (""We asked and got her’’) Amal (""Hopes"") Enomwoyi (""One who has grace"") Fujo (""She brings wholeness’’) 4 A Context for the U.S. Herstories Schooling as a Mode of Oppression 5 The Herstories of Afrikan Mothers in the United States Mothers Who Send Their Children to the Sankofa School Camara (""One who teaches from experience"") Ayoluwa (""Joy of our people"") Kumiwa (""Brave"") Binta (""Beautiful daughter"") Ezigbo (""Beloved"") Dalmar (""Versatile"") Ife (""Love of art and culture"") Aisha (""Life"") Aidoo (""Arrived"") 6 Herstories of Mothers Who Do Not Send Their Children to Sankofa School Jaha (""Dignity’’) Adaeze (""Princess"") Nalo (""Much loved"") Mawasi (""In God’s hands"") 7 An Analysis of the Mother’s Experiences The Afrikan Family: The Site of Oppression and Resistance Single Parenting Single Parenting and Schooling the Children Male and Female Roles in the Family Problematic Family Relationships Mother and Son Relationships Cultural Conflicts Mothers and Schooling U.S. Mothers U.K. Mothers Reasons for Sending the Children to Culturally Affirming Schools Racism and Schooling the Children Consciousness-Raising Influences Culturally Affirmative Schools as Opposed to Black Schools Reasons for Not Sending Children to the Sankofa School (U.S.) 8 Afrikan Intellectualism as a Basis for Institution Building Division as a Method of Conquest The Afrikan Intellectual in Crisis Intellectualism as a Level of Consciousness Afrikan Allegiance Conclusion Epilogue Notes References Index"
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