Changing the Subject

Exploring first-person narratives of women of color, the book examines how migration influences perceptions of gender and labor. K. Merinda Simmons challenges the conventional idea of "authenticity" in feminist and postcolonial discourse, advocating for a self-reflexive approach to scholarship. This perspective emphasizes the scholar's role in shaping the subject, moving beyond traditional narratives to provide a more nuanced understanding of women's experiences across the African Diaspora.