Black feminism

Feminism is a political position and a theory which focuses on gender as a subject of analysis and demand for equality, right and justice. We see in society that gender roles are pre-determined and the women is trained to fit into those roles, which means these roles like daughter and mother are not natural but social become the women is trained to think, talk and act in particular ways that suit the role. All social and cultural structures like religion, education,…

Audre Lord grew up when the black community in America faced much oppression. In her writings she expresses a belief that all thoughts of superiority (sexism & heterosexualism) stem from racism. She expresses thoughts that others perceive her as an outcast, un-natural. She gives the…

INTRODUCTION: Knowledge is validated through the accepted values and practices of the dominant group. The dominant group determines what is knowledge by establishing an epistemology that is practiced and enforced by other members of the same community. In Black Feminist Thought, Patricia Collins points out that elite white men control the knowledge validation process which leads to the oppression of minority epistemologies. If knowledge does not conform to the accepted standard it is ignored and…

more about the experiences, challenges, and perspectives they have had in their lives was interesting and challenging at times. In this collection, there were many articles that have lingered in my thoughts. One, in particular, was Working While Black, this was an article I had to come back to several times to unpack and to deconstruct on a deeper level. Boylorn lays out her own and her family’s experiences in the classroom, and in the workplace, this brings a distinction to this piece, even…

Walker considers feminism as a component of the wider ideological umbrella of womanism. It focuses on the unique experiences, struggles, needs, and desires of not just Black women, but all women of color in addition to critically addressing the dynamics of the conflict between the mainstream feminist, the Black feminist, the African feminist, and the Africana womanist movement.[12] However,…

African-American women, not completely sheltered by neither movements. The feminism was perceived to be white women 's word not for Africa-American women’s word. Likewise, even after the Civil Rights Act, Black women still being sexually oppressed, now, by Black men as well. Afro-American women do not live their lives negatively impacted by sexism alone. The Women’s Movement does not reflect the most pressing needs of the majority black women and minority-ethnic women. Understanding the…

Eco-Feminism and Gender Discrimination Eco-Feminism is a conceptual idea in a direct response due to Androcentrism a concept that places man as the centric structure and leaves women and the environment under forms of oppression. Androcentrism originated in the 16th century when mass colonization and European exploration occurred in which not only exploited Atlantic cultures, but also environments spanning across the Atlantic. Furthermore, women and environment were placed below man and were…

exist between women in order to effectively move forward with positive social change for the feminist movement. I will begin by explaining Lorde’s position. Next, I will outline where I agree with Lorde, as well as two critiques. The setback for feminism, as outlined by Lorde, is not the vast diversity that exists within the female gender such as class, age, race, and sexual preference. Rather, the issue is failing to properly recognize and acknowledge these differences in order to understand,…

not ladylike to speak loudly, to run, to shout, to play rough, and etc. When I heard the word feminism, I often thought of anger, pain, equality, women’s rights, notably the needs and wants of a woman. My definition of the word was most likely associated with my feelings towards being a woman. I wanted so badly to be a man. I avoided the conversation of one’s womanhood, I avoided anything related to feminism,…

Feminism is a political movement working to accomplish specific goals. The movement’s goal is to define, establish, and achieve political, economic, personal, and social rights for women that are equal to that of men by ways of political and social movements and beliefs held by women. Implied through these goals is access to enough information to enable women to make responsible choices about their lives. Feminism fights for equal opportunities for women in educations, employment, and equal…