A respectable woman : the public roles of African American women in 19th-century New York

A respectable woman : the public roles of African American women in 19th-century New York / Jane E. Dabel.

Author/creator	Dabel, Jane E.
Format	Book and Print
Publication Info	New York : New York University Press, ©2008.
Description	x, 245 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm
Supplemental Content	Contributor biographical information
Supplemental Content	Publisher description
Subject(s)	African American women--New York (State) --New York --Social conditions --19th century. African American women--New York (State) --New York --History --19th century. African American women--New York (State) --New York --Political activity --History --19th century. Sex role--New York (State) --New York --History --19th century. Women's rights--New York (State) --New York --History --19th century. Community life--New York (State) --New York --History --19th century. Racism--New York (State) --New York --History --19th century.

Contents	I resided in said city ever since : women and the neighborhoods -- We were not as particular in old days about getting married as they are now : women, the family, and household composition -- I washed for my living : black women's occupations -- Idle pleasures and frivolous amusements : African-American women and leisure time -- They turned me out of my house : African-American women and racialized violence -- We should cultivate those powers : activism of African-American women.
Bibliography note	Includes bibliographical references (p. 207-230) and index.
LCCN	2007049411
ISBN	9780814720110 (cl : alk. paper)
ISBN	0814720110 (cl : alk. paper)

Library	Location	Call Number	Status	Item Actions
Joyner	General Stacks	F 128.9.B53 D33 2008	✔ Available	Place Hold