African American Womanhood: A Study of Women’s Life Writings (1861-1910s). Select two questions from the set of five provided questions to respond to. Your answers should be both thought-provoking and reflective of your collegiate level of thinking. After completing the first part of the assignment, for the second part, you are required to create an original question for your peers to address. Construct your question by drawing from the article and class discussions, allowing for a comprehensive inquiry.
African American Womanhood
https://journals.openedition.org/transatlantica/10…
- How did the experiences of African American women during slavery shape their understanding of womanhood, compared to white women, and how did their concept of womanhood evolve in the aftermath of emancipation?
- Explore the various paths African American women took to achieve economic independence in the post-slavery era. How did their economic empowerment influence their identities and roles within their communities?
- Analyze the writings of African-American women during this period to understand their perspectives on marriage. How did their experiences under slavery impact their views on marital relationships, and what shifts occurred in their attitudes toward marriage after gaining freedom?
- Investigate the portrayal of men in the life writings of African-American women from the 1860s to the 1910s. How did these women view men, especially in light of their experiences with slavery and the changing societal dynamics after slavery?
- Motherhood holds significant cultural and social importance. Explore how African American women’s perceptions of motherhood were influenced by their experiences during slavery and how these perceptions transformed as they navigated the challenges and opportunities of the post-slavery era.
