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.

Sommario

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.

Riassunto

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.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Christina M. Greer, Christina M. (Fordham University Greer, Greer Christina M.
• Editore: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 30.11.2024
• EAN: 9781009500807
• ISBN: 978-1-0-0950080-7
• Pagine: 82
• Serie: Elements in Race, Ethnicity, and Politics
• Categorie: Scienze sociali, diritto, economia > Scienze politiche > Scienze politiche e cittadinanza attiva; 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