All Flashcards
Who is Alice Walker and what is she known for?
An author who introduced the term 'Womanism' to address gaps in feminism and Black liberation movements.
Who is Kimberlé Crenshaw and what is her contribution?
She coined the term 'Intersectionality' to describe how different forms of discrimination overlap.
Who was Harriet Tubman?
An early activist who fought against both racism and sexism.
Who was Sojourner Truth?
An early activist who fought against both racism and sexism.
Who was Jarena Lee?
An early activist who fought against both racism and sexism.
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 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.