The Promise of Patriarchy

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Focusing on the experiences of black women within the Nation of Islam, Ula Taylor explores their struggle against the devaluation of black womanhood while navigating the patriarchal promises of the organization. Despite being confined to traditional roles, these women discovered empowerment by avoiding the degrading labor often faced by working-class black women. Taylor highlights their resilience in creating nurturing, racially affirming environments for their children, ultimately revealing a complex interplay between empowerment and constraint within the NOI.