All Flashcards
What were the causes and effects of intersectional discrimination?
Cause: The combination of race and gender discrimination. Effect: Unique challenges faced by Black women in the abolitionist and women's rights movements.
Define mutual-aid societies.
Organizations formed in free Black communities to provide financial support for schools, businesses, and churches.
What is intersectionality?
The interconnected nature of social categorizations such as race, class, and gender, creating overlapping systems of discrimination or disadvantage.
Define abolitionism.
A movement to end slavery.
What is Black feminism?
A strand of feminist thought and activism that highlights the unique experiences of Black women and challenges both racism and sexism.
Define political manifesto.
A public declaration of policy and aims, especially one issued before an election by a political party or movement.
What is women's suffrage?
The right of women to vote in elections.
Define racial prejudice.
Preconceived judgment or bias based on race or ethnicity.
Define colonization (in this context).
The belief that African Americans should emigrate to Africa, particularly Liberia.
Define Black oratory.
The art of public speaking by African Americans, often used to advocate for social and political change.
What is meant by 'call to action'?
An appeal to take action on a particular issue.
Significance of Black Oratory:
A powerful means of challenging oppression, advocating for change, and inspiring future generations.