Toni Morrison and Motherhood
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Traces Morrisons theory of African American mothering as it is articulated in her novels, essays, speeches, and interviews.Mothering is a central issue for feminist theory, and motherhood is also a persistent presence in the work of Toni Morrison. Examining Morrisons novels, essays, speeches, and interviews, Andrea OReilly illustrates how Morrison builds upon black womens experiences of and perspectives on motherhood to develop a view of black motherhood that is, in terms of both maternal identity and role, radically different from motherhood as practiced and prescribed in the dominant culture. Motherhood, in Morrisons view, is fundamentally and profoundly an act of resistance, essential and integral to black womens fight against racism (and sexism) and their ability to achieve well-being for themselves and their culture. The power of motherhood and the empowerment of mothering are what make possible the better world we seek for ourselves and for our children. This, argues OReilly, is Morrisons maternal theory-a politics of the heart.As an advocate of a politics of the heart, OReilly has an acute insight into discerning any threat to the preservation and continuation of traditional African American womanhood and values ... Above all, Toni Morrison and Motherhood, based on Andrea OReillys methodical research on Morrisons works as well as feminist critical resources, proffers a useful basis for understanding Toni Morrisons works. It certainly contributes to exploring in detail Morrisons rich and complex works notable from the perspectives of nurturing and sustaining African American maternal tradition. - African American ReviewOReilly boldly reconfigures hegemonic western notions of motherhood while maintaining dialogues across cultural differences. - Journal of the Association for Research on MotheringAndrea OReilly examines Morrisons complex presentations of, and theories about, motherhood with admirable rigor and a refusal to simplify, and t
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