FEMST 60 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Audre Lorde, Separatist Feminism, Combahee River
Document Summary
This article mainly highlights the struggles within feminist movements to be as all inclusive as they claim to be. Personal and political feminist discussion requires consideration of race/sexuality/class/age (4 key differences that allow for creativity/change) For the master"s tools we will never dismantle the master"s house ; the tools are never enough to effectively enable long-lasting change; the master"s house cannot be the only source of support for women. This article discusses contemporary black feminism, its politics, issues and practices, and problems with organizing black feminists. Black feminists are doubly oppressed as they must fight against being the minority in race as well as in gender. Black feminism always present, always fighting against white male dominated america but evolved lots in 1960s with second wave of women"s rights as well as the black liberation movements during these times. Needing to be educated in order to fully be able to understand and fight oppression.
