Black Girlhood as Visual Oppositional Knowledge
Narratives of Power and Resistance
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Black Girlhood as Visual Oppositional Knowledge
Narratives of Power and Resistance
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Description
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
Table of Contents
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
Product details
| Published | Jun 25 2026 |
|---|---|
| Format | Hardback |
| Edition | 1st |
| Pages | 160 |
| ISBN | 9781666962321 |
| Imprint | Bloomsbury Academic |
| Illustrations | 3 b/w illustrations |
| Dimensions | 9 x 6 inches |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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