How do the readings reflect the meanings of feminism for Black women? How is Black feminism distinctive from other forms of feminism? How have ideas about Black feminism changed from the 1980s until today? Is Black feminism relevant in the 21st century?
5-7 double-spaced pages
In order to address these questions, please read the following:
“The Combahee River Collective Black Feminist Statement” (in the e-book, Words of Fire);
“When feminism ignored the needs of black women”
https://timeline.com/feminism-ignored-black-women-44ee502a3c6 (Links to an external site.)
“Hip Hop Generation Feminism: A Manifesto”
and also read:
com/2015/3/5/8155311/what-hip-hop-taught-me-about-feminism” class=”external” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>https://www.racked.com/2015/3/5/8155311/what-hip-hop-taught-me-about-feminism (Links to an external site.)
To write your essay first read the above essays (60 points). Then follow this outline:
- Introduction of Topic (5 points)
- Based on the readings, What is Black feminism? Define based on readings and your own conclusions. (5 points)
- How has Black feminism changed over the years? In order to reflect on this question, discuss the main ideas of “The Combahee River Collective Black Feminist Statement” and “Hip Hop Generation Feminism: A Manifesto” (15 points)
- Discuss at least two ways these two statements are similar and two ways in which they are different. (15 points)
- In your opinion, is Black feminism relevant in 21st century life? (10 points)
- Use correct Chicago citation style for direct quotes from the readings. (5 points)
- Include bibliography with correct Chicago Style. (5 points)
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