Rock My Soul: Black People and Self-Esteem
by bell hooks
On This Page
Description
Examines the endemic problem of low self-esteem among African Americans and includes discussions on how this decreases their sense of meaning, purpose, and power and examines the barriers in society that prevent appropriate self-esteem.Tags
Recommendations
Member Reviews
I was really moved and touched by the power of hooks' words. It changed my perspective on social matters and diversity, and I was really impressed with her dissection of cultural class and negativism towards African Americans all around.
Ratings
Members
- Recently Added By
Author Information
84+ Works 22,892 Members
A cultural critic, an intellectual, and a feminist writer, bell hooks best known for classic books including Ain't I a Woman, Bone Black, All About Love, Rock My Soul, Belonging, We Real Cool, Where We Stand, Teaching to Transgress, Teaching Community, Outlaw Culture, and Reel to Real, hooks is Distinguished Professor in Residence in Appalachian show more Studies at Berea College, and resides in her home state of Kentucky. show less
Classifications
- Genres
- Nonfiction, General Nonfiction, Sexuality and Gender Studies
- DDC/MDS
- 155.8496073 — Philosophy and Psychology Psychology Differential and developmental psychology Cultural Psychology; Ethnopsychology Particular Racial and Ethnic Groups Other Origin African Origin
- LCC
- E185.625 .H66 — History of the United States United States
- BISAC
Statistics
- Members
- 197
- Popularity
- 165,393
- Reviews
- 1
- Rating
- (4.50)
- Languages
- English
- Media
- Paper, Ebook
- ISBNs
- 4
- ASINs
- 2
