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What is the significance of the Combahee River Collective Statement (1977)?
A foundational document of Black feminism arguing that if Black women are free, everyone is free.
Who are some early Black women activists?
Jarena Lee, Sojourner Truth, and Harriet Tubman.
What inspired the Black Feminist Movement of the 1970s?
The legacy of early Black women activists who fought against both racism and sexism.
What did the Combahee River Collective critique?
Racism in the white feminist movement and sexism in Black liberation movements.
What is Black Feminism?
A movement recognizing the unique oppressions faced by Black women due to racism and sexism.
What is Womanism?
A term coined by Alice Walker to center the experiences and empowerment of Black women, while acknowledging solidarity with other marginalized groups.
What is Intersectionality?
A framework, coined by Kimberlé Crenshaw, that examines how various forms of discrimination overlap and create unique experiences for individuals.
Define Dual Oppression.
The unique experience of being oppressed as both a Black person and as a woman.
What is the Combahee River Collective?
A Black feminist lesbian organization active in the 1970s that developed the Combahee River Collective Statement.
What is the Combahee River Collective Statement?
A foundational document of Black feminism that argues for the interconnectedness of various forms of oppression.
Define 'the personal is political'.
A feminist idea that personal experiences are rooted in larger political and social structures.
What is meant by 'solidarity'?
Unity or agreement of feeling or action, especially among individuals with a common interest; mutual support within a group.
Define 'equitable distribution of resources'.
The fair and just allocation of resources, ensuring everyone has access to what they need.
Define 'Black Feminist Identity'.
A political identity based on the lived experiences and inherent value of Black women.
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.