Black Girlhood as Visual Oppositional Knowledge : Narratives of Power and Resistance / Lateasha Nicol Meyers.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Meyers, Lateasha Nicol, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

African American girls.

African American teenage girls in literature.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

New York : Bloomsbury Publishing (US), 2026.

System Details:

text file rdaft

Summary:

This open access book invites readers into an exploration of visual experiences, cultural narratives, and creative expressions of Black girlhood. This work weaves together photographs, storytelling, and critical analysis to illuminate the rich tapestry of visuals. Through a blend of examining black girlhood, Black feminist theory, and photographs the book examines how societal visual perceptions and representations shapes the lives of Black girls. Furthermore, the author brings together these ideas to create Black girlhood as Oppositional Knowledge or BGVOK. A process and a product which is outlined throughout the narrative of the book. This book is an essential read for anyone who is interested in understanding the intersections of race, age, gender, and visual culture. The ebook editions of this book are available open access under a standard CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 licence on bloomsburycollections.com. Open access was funded by Bloomsbury Open Collections Library Collective

Contents:

Positionality Statement Introduction: Unveiling the Visual Narratives Chapter 1: The Power of Imagery and Black Girlhood Chapter 2: Crooked Rooms & Controlling Images Chapter 3: Building on Black Feminist Knowledge, Moving Towards Black Girlhood Theory Chapter 4: Visuals of reflection: In their Words & Images Chapter 5: Black Girlhood as Visual Oppositional Knowledge: Intersectional Departures Conclusion: Embracing Possibilities Notes References About the Author

Notes:

Creative Commons. CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/

ISBN:

9798881897208

OCLC:

1587325631