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Who is Patricia Hill Collins and what was her impact?
A key figure who articulated intersectionality, emphasizing Black women's unique experiences.
Who was Gwendolyn Brooks and what was her impact?
A Pulitzer Prize-winning poet who depicted everyday life and struggles of Black Americans.
Who was Audre Lorde and what was her impact?
A poet who examined the intersections of race, gender, sexuality, and class.
What is the significance of Black feminist literature?
It challenges the idea that experiences can be understood through a single lens and emphasizes the unique challenges and strengths of those who navigate multiple marginalized identities.
What themes are explored in Gwendolyn Brooks' "A Street in Bronzeville"?
The lives of Black residents in a Chicago neighborhood, showcasing their joys, sorrows, and resilience.
What themes are explored in Audre Lorde's "Zami: A New Spelling of My Name"?
Her experiences as a Black lesbian navigating racism, sexism, and homophobia.
Define intersectionality.
Interconnected nature of social categorizations such as race, class, and gender as they apply to a given individual or group, creating overlapping systems of discrimination or disadvantage.
What is systemic oppression?
Oppression that is built into the very systems of society, such as education, healthcare, and housing.
Define 'Black Feminist Thought'.
A school of thought that recognizes race, gender, and class are interconnected and shape each other.
What are microaggressions?
Subtle, often unintentional, expressions of prejudice toward a marginalized group.
What is meant by 'lived experiences'?
The actual experiences of individuals in navigating and confronting interlocking systems of oppression.
Define 'social class'.
A division of society based on economic status, occupation, and access to resources.
What is 'racial inequality'?
Unequal access to opportunities and resources based on race.
Define 'social discomfort'.
Feelings of unease or awkwardness in social situations, often due to differences in identity or background.
What is 'representation' in literature?
The way in which groups or individuals are portrayed in literature and other forms of media.
Define 'cultural identity'.
The identity of a group or culture, or of an individual as far as he or she is influenced by his or her belonging to a group or culture.