Mothering While Black: Boundaries and Burdens of Middle-Class Parenthood

Mothering While Black is a groundbreaking book that sheds light on the complex experiences of African American middle-class mothers as they navigate the challenges of raising their children while maintaining their cultural identity.

Written by Assistant Professor of Sociology Dawn Marie Dow, this book provides an in-depth examination of the strategies these mothers use to protect their children's "authentically black" identities while also ensuring their safety, well-being, and future prospects.

With a focus on the intersections of race, ethnicity, gender, work, family, and culture, Mothering While Black reveals the painful truth of the decisions these mothers must make and the exclusion of African American middle-class mothers from the dominant cultural experience of middle-class motherhood.

This book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of race and class in America and the experiences of African American mothers.