Sojourner Truth: Feminist & Civil Rights Activist

This assignment explores the life and legacy of Sojourner Truth, focusing on her roles as both a feminist and a civil rights activist. The student presents an annotated bibliography of five sources, explaining their relevance to understanding Truth's contributions and influence. These sources range from historical accounts and scholarly articles to contemporary perspectives on feminism and embodiment. The annotated bibliography demonstrates the student's research skills and critical analysis of primary and secondary materials related to Sojourner Truth.

Running head: ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY
Sojourner Truth: A Feminist and a Civil Rights Activist -Annotated Bibliography
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2ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY
Filipovic, J. (2016, November 5). The Men Feminists Left Behind. Retrieved September 17,
2017, from The New York Times:
Choice of this specific source has been the emergence of relevance. While discussing
about the impact of the feminist ideals of Sojourner Truth and men’s acceptance of women as the
gradual change in the American society, the most relevant instance would perhaps be the
acceptance of USA’s first female president. Filipovic’s article in the New York Times has talked
about the rise of the women over men through a continuous struggle for years. Hence, this has
been important to have cited this source for the project.
Gilbert, O. (1880). The Narrative of Sojourner Truth. Retrieved September 17, 2017, from A
Celebration of Women Writers:
Being an itinerant preacher Sojourner Truth was highly effective in terms of changing the
social milieu. Gilbert’s book has been effective and helpful to develop the project and
comprehensive understanding of her lifestyle. I have chosen to cite this source because Gilbert
had thorough research upon Truth and the book was highly authentic one to provide ample
information about her life. The most important part of the book is that the narratives have been
developed through critical conceptualization.
Halsall, P. (1997). Modern History Sourcebook:. Fordham: Fordham University.
The reason behind choosing this source and citing it is that Halsall has succinctly
elucidated the concept of different time periods of American civilization. With the development
of civilization there has been a clear demonstration of consideration of female and their social
dignity.

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Minister, M. (2012). Female, Black, and Able: Representations of Sojourner Truth and
Theories of Embodiment. Disability Studies Quarterly, 32(1), 29-35.
The article written by Minister has focused on the American popular culture and the
consideration of black feminism in the social discourse. I have opted to cite this source because it
has discussed on the theories of embodiment. Since my project would deal with the theoretical
perspectives, this specific theory would be helpful to clear my concept.
Painter, N. I. (1990). Sojourner Truth in Life and Memory: Writing the Biography of an
American Exotic1. Gender & History, 2(1), 10-13
This paper by Painter has illustrated Sojourner Truth’s influence and impact upon civil
war and her establishment of dignity as female American. Through this paper I have developed
an idea of the distinction of existence of black men vs white women. It reminded me of Simon de
Behavior’s thought process where it has been succinctly stated that black men are lower in strata
from the white women who hold lower social status than white men. The black women have no
identified dignity. Painter has clearly concentrated on the clash between sex and race.