The Black Feminist Movement, Womanism, and Intersectionality

This study guide covers the foundations of Black Feminism, including its historical roots with early activists like Sojourner Truth and the emergence of the movement in the 1970s. It explores key concepts such as the Combahee River Collective Statement, Alice Walker's Womanism, and Kimberlé Crenshaw's Intersectionality. The guide delves into the core principles and issues addressed by the Combahee River Collective, emphasizing the interconnectedness of oppressions like racism, sexism, classism, and homophobia.