I Am Woman: A Native Perspective on Sociology and Feminism [Paperback]

Lee Maracle (Author)

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In I Am Woman: A Native Perspective On Sociology And Feminism, Lee Maracle goes to a deeply personal place, and emerges with an examination of the conditions of contemporary Native women. Beginning with memories of her own childhood and education, moving through an insider's account of First Nations activism and motherhood, Maracle's analysis is both wide-ranging and visionary. I Am Woman is uncompromising in its exploration of colonialism, past and present. I Am Woman brings together the impacts of racism, sexism and nationalist oppression. I Am Woman provides and insightful and persuasive contribution towards an understanding of the political and cultural factors in the feminist struggle for equality and respect. A valued and accessible work that would enhance every personal, academic or community library women's studies collection. -- Midwest Book Review

Product Details

• Paperback: 146 pages
• Publisher: Raincoast Books, Press Gang Publishers; Rep Sub edition (May 31, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0889740593
• ISBN-13: 978-0889740594
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.7 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #557,496 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sovereignty and Native Women, August 7, 2000

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Sarah Deer "Mvskoke Thinker" (Saint Paul, MN USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: I Am Woman: A Native Perspective on Sociology and Feminism (Paperback)

This is one of the few books I've found that really explores the issues of sovereignty and native women together. Maracle really explains the connection between women's integrity and wholeness and tribal self-determination. She also looks at issues of domestic violence, rape, and sexual assault from a uniquely native perspective. I would recommend this book to all women of native descent.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for all!, March 27, 2000

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Robert Keeper - See all my reviews

This review is from: I Am Woman: A Native Perspective on Sociology and Feminism (Paperback)

I read and re-read this book while in university studying native cultures throughtout Canada. I can honestly say, as a native male, that this is one of the most powerful books that I have ever read. Lee Maracle's story portrays that which everyone should know about - the struggles that native people, especially native women, have endured over the past centuries.

If I had only read one book while in university, it would have been this one.

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent service, November 6, 2011

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Darlene M. "darlin045" (Alberta) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: I Am Woman: A Native Perspective on Sociology and Feminism (Paperback)

I found a topic I wanted to write on which I thought this book would be an excellent resource, the only concern I had was not receiving it in time and from the time I ordered this book til now I've got plenty of time to give it a good read, maybe even a second read, and then write my paper. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who is interested in this topic, from what I've read thus far it's an excellent read. It's tragic what's transpired for our Native people and without authors such as this telling their stories I wouldn't have the same comprehension of this matter.