Assignment

In what ways do the history and representation of the African American female in literature parallel the history and representation of African Americans in literature and society in general?

In considering the history and content of feminist works as presented in this chapter, what similarities and differences do you see between these works and assigned readings by male writers (featuring male characters) in previous chapters? Do you think the differences are significant? Why or why no Speech...to the Woman's Rights Convention, Akron, Ohio" "Speech...to the First Annual Meeting of the American Equal Rights Association