Beschreibung
Looking at Black Panther member George Jackson’s prison letters which were
published as Soledad Brother in 1970, this book examines the construction
of black male identities in 1960s America. Marginalized by white middle
class masculinity, Jackson considers himself disempowered and emasculated.
However, Jackson’s very own concepts of black masculinity and femininity
are determined by stereotypes taken from white culture. Although Jackson,
as a radical activist, fights against white supremacy, he orients himself
around the gender dichotomy established by the very powers he is
resisting.
Clara Briefs studied English literature and American history at the
University of Cologne.
