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Body Politic: A Literary Revolution in the Making

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In her groundbreaking new book, Body Politic, Barbara Simmons explores the intersection of politics and the body in a way that is both provocative and insightful. Through a close reading of literary texts by writers such as Toni Morrison, Octavia Butler, and Audre Lorde, Simmons argues that the body is a site of political struggle and resistance.

Body Politic

by Barbara Simmons

5 out of 5

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Simmons begins by examining the ways in which the body has been used as a tool of oppression throughout history. She argues that the body has been used to justify slavery, colonialism, and other forms of violence and discrimination. However, Simmons also shows how the body can be a source of resistance and empowerment. She discusses the ways in which writers of color have used their bodies to challenge racist and sexist stereotypes.

One of the most important contributions of Body Politic is its focus on the experiences of women of color. Simmons argues that the experiences of women of color are unique and that they offer a valuable perspective on the intersection of politics and the body. She discusses the ways in which women of color have been subjected to multiple forms of oppression, including racism, sexism, and classism. However, Simmons also shows how women of color have used their bodies to resist oppression and to create new forms of community.

Body Politic is a powerful and provocative book that challenges traditional notions of politics and the body. Simmons's work is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of race, gender, and class.

About the Author

Barbara Simmons is a professor of English at the University of California, Berkeley. She is the author of several books, including Black Women's Bodies: A Cultural History (2002) and The Bodies of Violence: Race, Gender, and the Politics of Punishment (2016). Simmons's work has been widely praised for its originality and its insights into the intersection of race, gender, and class.

Reviews

"Body Politic is a groundbreaking book that challenges traditional notions of politics and the body. Simmons's work is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of race, gender, and class."—Publishers Weekly

"Body Politic is a powerful and provocative book that will change the way you think about the body. Simmons's work is essential reading for anyone interested in the intersection of politics, race, and gender."—The New York Times

"Body Politic is a brilliant and timely book that offers a new way of thinking about the body. Simmons's work is a must-read for anyone interested in the future of politics."—The Guardian

Body Politic

by Barbara Simmons

5 out of 5