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Hands On The Freedom Plow: Personal Accounts By Women In Sncc
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In Hands On The Freedom Plow, Fiftytwo Womennorthern And Southern, Young And Old, Urban And Rural, Black, White, And Latinashare Their Courageous Personal Stories Of Working For The Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (Sncc) On The Front Lines Of The Civil Rights Movement.The Testimonies Gathered Here Present A Sweeping Personal History Of Sncc: Early Sitins, Voter Registration Campaigns, And Freedom Rides; The 1963 March On Washington, The Mississippi Freedom Summer, And The Movements In Alabama And Maryland; And Black Power And Antiwar Activism. Since The Women Spent Time In The Deep South, Many Also Describe Risking Their Lives Through Beatings And Arrests And Witnessing Unspeakable Violence. These Intense Stories Depict Women, Many Very Young, Dealing With Extreme Fear And Finding The Remarkable Strength To Survive.The Women In Sncc Acquired New Skills, Experienced Personal Growth, Sustained One Another, And Even Had Fun In The Midst Of Serious Struggle. Readers Are Privy To Their Analyses Of The Movement, Its Tactics, Strategies, And Underlying Philosophies. The Contributors Revisit Central Debates Of The Struggle Including The Role Of Nonviolence And Selfdefense, The Role Of White People In A Blackled Movement, And The Role Of Women Within The Movement And The Society At Large.Each Story Reveals How The Struggle For Social Change Was Formed, Supported, And Maintained By The Women Who Kept Their Hands On The Freedom Plow. As The Editors Write In The Introduction, Though The Voices Are Different, They All Tell The Same Storyof Women Bursting Out Of Constraints, Leaving School, Leaving Their Hometowns, Meeting New People, Talking Into The Night, Laughing, Going To Jail, Being Afraid, Teaching In Freedom Schools, Working In The Field, Dancing At The Elks Hall, Working The Wats Line To Relay Horror Story After Horror Story, Telling The Press, Telling The Story, Telling The Word. And Making A Difference In This World.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Hands on the Freedom Plow'? A: 'Hands on the Freedom Plow' highlights the personal accounts of fifty-two women involved in the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) during the Civil Rights Movement, showcasing their struggles, experiences, and contributions.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The book is edited by Faith S. Holsaert, along with contributions from numerous women who were part of SNCC.
- Q: What topics are covered in the personal accounts? A: The accounts cover various aspects of the Civil Rights Movement, including sit-ins, voter registration campaigns, Black Power activism, and the role of women in these movements.
- Q: How many pages does 'Hands on the Freedom Plow' contain? A: 'Hands on the Freedom Plow' contains a total of 616 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as a 'Used Book in Good Condition', indicating it may show signs of previous use but remains functional and readable.
- Q: Is this book a first edition? A: Yes, this book is a first edition, published on September 30, 2010.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: 'Hands on the Freedom Plow' is available in hardcover binding, which offers durability and a more premium feel.
- Q: What age group is this book suitable for? A: The book is suitable for a wide range of readers, including young adults and adults interested in history, civil rights, and women's studies.
- Q: Does the book include contributions from diverse backgrounds? A: Yes, the women contributing to the book represent a diverse range of backgrounds, including northern and southern, urban and rural, as well as black, white, and Latina women.
- Q: What insights do the women share about their experiences? A: The women share insights about their personal growth, the challenges they faced, the relationships formed during the movement, and their reflections on the tactics and philosophies of the Civil Rights Movement.