African American Women Flashcards
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Historical Context
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- The Legacy of slavery and reconstruction (oral, Jim Crow, basic rights)
- Harlem Renaissance
- Civil Right movement (inspired activism)
- Feminism + womanism
- Rise of Black Feminism
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The Harlem Renaissance
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1920s-1930s
- cultural and intellectual rebirth
- artists gathered in Harlem to celebrate their heritage and challenge racial stereotypes
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Themes
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- Racial identity and cultural heritage (reclaiming narratives)
- Gender and Feminism (intersectional)
- Social justice and activism (systemic racism, celebration of resistance)
- Family and community (intergenerational)
- Identity and self-discovery (belonging, self-acceptance)
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Major Figures
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- Alice Walker
- Toni Morrison
- Maya Angelou
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Alice Walker
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‘The color purple’ (1982)
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Toni Morrison
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‘Beloved’ (1987)
=> intergenerational
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Maya Angelou
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‘I Know why Caged Bird Sings’ (1969)
‘Phenomenal Woman’
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Legacy
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- Representation and diversity in literature
- Cultural impact and global reach
- Contemporary voices and continuing legacy
- intersectionality
- Nina Simone
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Intersectionality
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Kimberlé Crenshaw
=> recognizes that individuals can experience multiple forms of oppression or privilege simultaneously