Leith Mullings: 2 books
On Our Own Terms
Race, Class, and Gender in the Lives of African-American Women
Language: English
Release Date: May 12, 2014
This volume utilizes the cross-cultural, historical and ethnographic perspective of anthropology to illuminate the intrinsic connections of race, class and gender. The author begins by discussing the manner in which her experience as a participant observer led her to research and write about various...
Stress and Resilience
The Social Context of Reproduction in Central Harlem
Language: English
Release Date: December 6, 2012
Documenting the daily efforts of African Americans to protect their community against highly oppressive conditions, this ground-breaking volume chronicles the unique experiences of black women that place them at higher risk for morbidity and mortality - especially during pregnancy. Stress and Resilience:...