hooks uses the term "talking back" as having a voice in the shame and pride issues of her life. She is talking back using voice and experiences of her life and taking herself out of the stereotypes. For example she uses this when her sisters make fun of her when they find her journal. She "talks back" by not letting her sisters discourage her from having a voice and writing; she does not let them stick her into the stereotype where she must keep quiet.
Gates uses this same concept in his memoir by addressing the stereotypes he experienced growing up. He "talks back," by showing that not every person is part of this stereotype and it is not right to assume that.
Posted by illaria on November 12, 2008
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