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What were the causes and effects of the emergence of Black Feminism?
Cause: Dissatisfaction with racism in white feminism and sexism in Black liberation. Effect: Recognition of unique oppressions faced by Black women and development of intersectional analysis.
What were the causes and effects of Intersectionality?
Cause: Recognition that single-axis frameworks failed to capture the complexity of Black women's experiences. Effect: A more nuanced understanding of oppression and a framework for addressing multiple forms of discrimination.
What was the significance of Harriet Tubman's raid?
The Combahee River Collective was named after this raid, symbolizing Black women's resistance and liberation efforts.
When did the Black feminist movement emerge?
The Black feminist movement emerged in the 1970s.
When was the Combahee River Collective Statement written?
The Combahee River Collective Statement was written in 1977.
When did Alice Walker introduce the term 'Womanism'?
Alice Walker introduced the term 'Womanism' in the 1980s.
When did Kimberlé Crenshaw coin the term 'Intersectionality'?
Kimberlé Crenshaw coined the term 'Intersectionality' in the 1990s.
How do Feminism and Womanism compare?
Feminism: Focuses on gender equality, may overlook racial disparities. Womanism: Centers Black women's experiences, critiques racism within feminism.