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Aptheker ( Woman's Legacy: Essays on Race, Sex, and Class in American History ) avers that "women have a consciousness of social reality that is distinct from that put forth by men," and her book seeks to define such consciousness "as it is constructed in the artifacts of daily life." The exposition partially exemplifies her hope to locate a "woman-centered" way of thinking: the author considers the poems, fictions, testimonies and artwork of women and she outlines the experiences and conditions that inform her own point of view (she grew up in New York, in a middle-class, Communist, Jewish family; she married and divorced; she lives with her lesbian lover and their children)--but she withholds reference to the notoriety her politics have brought her. Commendably, Aptheker attempts to address the distinct needs of minority women; in doing so, however, she becomes patroniz ing. Similarly naive are her privileging of lesbian women ("A lesbian presence signals a potential for female independence") and her colorless interpretations of the art she cites.
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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When Women Roar,
By LaSonya Stewart (Northridge, Ca) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Tapestries of Life: Women's Work, Women's Consciousness, and the Meaning of Daily Experience (Paperback)
As a student and African American woman, I found the work of Aptheker amazing fitting to my experiences as a woman in American society. From the beginning of her work, she focuses on changing the way we think and see ourselves as women, all to often we have become so engross by the stereoypes of being a woman that instead of dispeling them, we only reinforce their negativety. This book was remarkably balanced and covered all aspects and roles of women lives sex, race, images, status, the mother, activist and artist. I would recommend this book to those who want to change the way they interact with not only others but ourselves. Within all of our communities, the women build a tapestry and there we find our culture, heritage, morals, heroes and strength. In the genuis of Bettina Aptheker these images our brought to life. She brings value to the dailiness of women, a mother who becomes the educator, provides food, moral, stablity, is lifted up to the status she deserves. The most powerful element of her work, was the respect she paid to race. Race is and will always be a major factor within American society, by taking a critical look at the experiences of women of difference races we are able to see there commonalties. You will not regret purchasing this book.
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Apetheker,
This review is from: Tapestries of Life: Women's Work, Women's Consciousness, and the Meaning of Daily Experience (Paperback)
Being an artist, I am constantly spending hours and hours working on crafts, painting, drawing etc. Apetheker's idea that Art can tell the truth like nothing else really opened my eyes as to how I am expressing what I value through art. Before reading this it had never really occurred to me. I remember as a little girl looking at my mom's thumbtack collection. She had beautiful glass and ceramic thumbtacks from all around the world. After reading this book I realized that this is her way of expressing herself creatively. My mom has always loved to sew, and by collecting these thumb tacks it shows how much she values that. I loved how much I could relate to this book, I have always thought that women expressed themselves so much more creatively than men, in my opinion anyways, and it was just so interesting to read about that subject.
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Tapestries of Life,
By Susie Favela (San Fernando, CA United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Tapestries of Life: Women's Work, Women's Consciousness, and the Meaning of Daily Experience (Paperback)
I bought this book for my women's studies class. The name goes perfectly with it. In this book the author tell many stories of her life. She includes the work of several other women authors. Bettina also shares her life as a lesbian and as a strong activist. Her book gave me another perspective on how important women's lives are no matter what their social status, race, sexual preference or whether they are professionals or stay at home moms. Bettina Aptheker strongly believes that women should break the mold that society has created for them. A mother who many times feels as a failure is been lifted to the importance she deserves for the contributions to our society. Women are maximized to their full potential. If you are looking for a change of view on women of all creed, race, social status, or sexual preference, I recommend you read this book. Bettina Aptheker is an example of women who want change and do something about it.
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