How to Build a Democracy - From Fannie Lou Hamer and Barbara Jordan to Stacey Abrams

This Element examines the political maneuvers and achievements of three Black American women, Barbara Jordan, Fannie Lou Hamer, and Stacey Abrams by presenting Black women as essential to the Democratic Party's ability to win over new supporters, the growth of American democracy, and the political advancement of Black Americans in the South.

List of contents

1. Introduction; 2. Fannie Lou Hamer: ain't gonna let nobody turn me 'Round; 3. Barbara Jordan: The lone star; 4. Stacey Abrams: wisdom, justice, and moderation; 5. Conclusion; References.

Summary

This Element examines the political maneuvers and achievements of three Black American women, Barbara Jordan, Fannie Lou Hamer, and Stacey Abrams by presenting Black women as essential to the Democratic Party's ability to win over new supporters, the growth of American democracy, and the political advancement of Black Americans in the South.

Product details

• Authors: Christina M. Greer, Christina M. (Fordham University Greer, Greer Christina M.
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.11.2024
• EAN: 9781009500807
• ISBN: 978-1-0-0950080-7
• No. of pages: 82
• Series: Elements in Race, Ethnicity, and Politics
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; POLITICAL SCIENCE / American Government / General, Political science & theory, Political leaders & leadership, Political structures: democracy, Gender studies: women, Political science and theory, Gender studies: women and girls, Elections & referenda, Political leaders and leadership, Elections and referenda / suffrage