Chapters in this book

1. Front Matter i
2. Contents v
3. Tables vii
4. Preface viii
5. Acknowledgments xi
6. The Patriarchal Predicament xiv
7. Critical Black Feminist Intersections 1
8. Biographical Sketches 12
9. Pawns and Patriarchs 31
10. Turning Points 61
11. Romantic Relationships with Feminist Women 84
12. Platonic Friendships with Feminist Women 111
13. Men as Friends, Brothers, and Lovers 134
14. Sweet Daddy 156
15. Private Commitments, Public Actions 175
16. Can Black Men Really Be Feminists? 192
17. Methodological Intersections and Considerations 202
18. Interview Categories 209
19. Historical and Contemporary Usage of the Terms “Feminist” and “Womanist” 211
20. Notes 213
21. References 233
22. Index 258