What is Danielle McGuire arguing about black women and the role black women’s
bodies play in the Civil Rights Movement? What evidence/stories does she use to
prove her argument? Based on what you believe she argues, explain how the idea of
control over black women’s sexuality and bodies/behavior/movement is critical to
the Civil Rights Movement?
Instead of summarizing the book, look at identifying moments or events that help us
understand how black women’s bodies, actions, and participation shape the Civil Right
Movement.
Be specific and be sure to cite your information. For example, if one of the things you
choose to talk is the activism, you must reference and cite specific examples from the
book to prove your point, not simply mention that times were tough.
Two important tips: 1. This is not an English Literature course; therefore, this paper must
not be a literary criticism or a literary exploration of this work. You are writing from the
perspective of a historian. 2. You must include specific evidence from the book (not from
class lecture, cliff notes, or a textbook)
ou must write a 1000-word paper on the prompt above (1000 words does not include
non-paper related content like your name, date, and paper title). You will need to read the
paper prompt and think about what it is you want to argue in this paper. You must
formulate a thesis (an argument).