All Flashcards
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 explores the complex lives of Black individuals shaped by race, gender, and social class.
What is the significance of Gwendolyn Brooks' "A Street in Bronzeville"?
It portrays the lives of Black residents in a Chicago neighborhood, showcasing their joys, sorrows, and resilience.
What is the significance of Audre Lorde's "Zami: A New Spelling of My Name"?
It explores her experiences as a Black lesbian navigating racism, sexism, and homophobia.
Define intersectionality.
Interconnected nature of social categories creating unique experiences of oppression and privilege.
What are interlocking systems of oppression?
Systems where race, gender, class, sexuality, and ability interact to create unique experiences of oppression.
Define systemic oppression.
Oppression that is built into the systems and structures of society.
What is Black feminist thought?
A perspective that recognizes race, gender, and class are interconnected and shape experiences.
Define privilege.
Unearned advantages based on social categories.
What is representation in literature?
How different groups are portrayed in literature.
Define social class.
A division of a society based on social and economic status.
What is meant by 'lived experiences'?
Personal experiences and perspectives shaped by one's identity and social context.
Define microaggression.
Subtle, often unintentional, expressions of prejudice.
What is the significance of narrative?
The way a story is told and the perspective it offers.