46 pages • 1 hour read
Angela Y. DavisFreedom Is a Constant Struggle
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2015A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Freedom Is a Constant Struggle by Angela Y. Davis, edited by Frank Barat, is a collection of Davis's interviews, speeches, and essays from 2013-2015. The book highlights connections between global political struggles, focusing on feminism, racism, and prison abolition. It emphasizes collective action, intersectionality, and systemic change while encouraging lifelong commitment to fighting oppression. The book covers sensitive topics including racism, systemic violence, and historical and ongoing injustices.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Angela Y. Davis's Freedom Is a Constant Struggle is praised for its compelling critique of systemic oppression, blending historical insights with contemporary activism. Critics appreciate Davis's ability to connect global struggles. Some find her arguments too dense for casual readers, though. Overall, it's a powerful call to action for social justice.
Who Should Read Freedom Is a Constant Struggle?
Readers who find Freedom Is a Constant Struggle engaging are passionate about social justice, racial equality, and global liberation struggles. They appreciate works like Michelle Alexander's The New Jim Crow and Ta-Nehisi Coates's Between the World and Me. They seek deep, analytical insights into activism, politics, and human rights.
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Reading Age
18+yearsBook Details
Gender / Feminism
Politics / Government
Race / Racism
Society: Politics & Government
Identity: Race
Society: Colonialism