1st Edition
Black Women in Post-Apartheid Films A Feminist Exploration
Chapter 1: Intersection of race, class and gender in South African films
Chapter 2: Cinematic history in South Africa and periodisation of key films
Chapter 3: A brief overview of the key films considered in the book
Chapter 4: Black Feminism and Black Consciousness Movement in South Africa
Chapter 5: Re)Theorising Black Womanhood in South Africa
Chapter 6: Representation, Hegemony and Stereotyping of Black Women
Chapter 7: Broad Interpretation of the films
Chapter 8: Setting and classification according to genre
Chapter 9: The main characters, scenes and elements of analysis
Chapter 10: Directors of the key films and their unique creative style
Chapter 11: Gendered modes of representation of Black female characters
Chapter 12: Portrayal of class and status
Chapter 13: Behavioural characteristics ascribed to Black female characters: A standpoint perspective
Chapter 14: Dynamic filmic portrayal and global contribution
Biography
Gilbert Motsaathebe is a Full Professor and Deputy Dean of Teaching and Learning in the Faculty of Humanities at North-West University, South Africa. He is the Co-Principal Editor of the International Journal of Indigenous Languages, Media and Discourse, and was, until recently, the Editor-in-Chief of Communicare - Journal for Communication Studies in Africa.
“Prof Motsaathebe’s book promises to be a timely reminder that the legacies of apartheid are still alive and well. His book is based on many years of immersion in the field of South African media studies. He has shown a consistent sensitivity to media representations of the complex dilemmas of a complex society with a complicated history.”
Edwin Hees, Associate Professor Emeritus, University of Stellenbosch.
"This is a timely, thoughtfully written, and topical exploration of the representation of black women within the South African filmscape. Prof Motsaathebe has provided a unique perspective on a largely understudied area."
Nyasha Mboti, Founder of Apartheid Studies and Head of Department of Communication Science, University of the Free State.
"A timely and insightful work that deepens our understanding of the subject while opening important new avenues for feminist media scholarship, dialogue and practice both in the South African and Global contexts."
Gofaone Motsamai, Producer, South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC).
