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Workable Sisterhood: The Political Journey of Stigmatized Women with HIV/AIDS,Used
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Workable Sisterhood is an empirical look at sixteen HIVpositive women who have a history of drug use, conflict with the law, or a history of working in the sex trade. What makes their experience with the HIV/AIDS virus and their political participation different from their counterparts of people with HIV? Michele Tracy Berger argues that it is the influence of a phenomenon she labels 'intersectional stigma,' a complex process by which women of color, already experiencing race, class, and gender oppression, are also labeled, judged, and given inferior treatment because of their status as drug users, sex workers, and HIVpositive women.The work explores the barriers of stigma in relation to political participation, and demonstrates how stigma can be effectively challenged and redirected.The majority of the women in Berger's book are women of color, in particular African Americans and Latinas. The study elaborates the process by which these women have become conscious of their social position as HIVpositive and politically active as activists, advocates, or helpers. She builds a picture of communitybased political participation that challenges popular, medical, and scholarly representations of 'crack addicted prostitutes' and HIVpositive women as social problems or victims, rather than as agents of social change. Berger argues that the women's development of a political identity is directly related to a process called 'life reconstruction.' This process includes substance abuse treatment, the recognition of gender as a salient factor in their lives, and the use of nontraditional political resources.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Workable Sisterhood'? A: 'Workable Sisterhood' explores the experiences of sixteen HIV-positive women with histories of drug use, legal conflicts, or work in the sex trade, highlighting the impact of intersectional stigma on their political participation.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Workable Sisterhood'? A: The author of 'Workable Sisterhood' is Michele Tracy Berger, who conducts an empirical study on the political journeys of women living with HIV/AIDS.
- Q: What is intersectional stigma as discussed in this book? A: Intersectional stigma refers to the compounded discrimination faced by women of color who are also drug users, sex workers, or HIV-positive, leading to inferior treatment and barriers in political participation.
- Q: How does the book address the barriers of stigma? A: 'Workable Sisterhood' discusses how stigma can be challenged and redirected, emphasizing the importance of political activism in overcoming societal barriers.
- Q: What type of political participation is highlighted in the book? A: The book emphasizes community-based political participation, showcasing how the women in the study transform their identities from perceived victims to active agents of social change.
- Q: What is the significance of life reconstruction in the context of this book? A: Life reconstruction is a process described by Berger that includes substance-abuse treatment and the recognition of gender's role in the women's lives, essential for developing their political identities.
- Q: What are the key demographics of the women studied in 'Workable Sisterhood'? A: The majority of the women in the study are women of color, particularly African Americans and Latinas, who confront unique challenges related to their social identities.
- Q: Is 'Workable Sisterhood' suitable for academic study? A: 'Workable Sisterhood' is suitable for academic study as it provides empirical research and analysis on the intersection of stigma, gender, and political activism among marginalized women.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as a used book in good condition, ensuring that it is still a valuable resource for readers.
- Q: What are the physical specifications of 'Workable Sisterhood'? A: 'Workable Sisterhood' has 256 pages, is available in paperback binding, and was published on July 23, 2006.