Combahee Flashcards
What is the primary focus of the Combahee River Collective Statement?
It is a kind of manifesto of Black Feminism
True or False: The Combahee River Collective was formed in the 1970s.
True
Who were the founding members of the Combahee River Collective?
A group of Black feminists, including Audre Lord and Barbara Smith
Fill in the blank: The Combahee River Collective Statement emphasizes the importance of _____ in understanding oppression.
intersectionality
What does the term ‘identity politics’ refer to in the context of the Combahee River Collective?
An approach to politics that grows out of group identity and experience
True or False: The Combahee River Collective Statement calls for a socialist revolution
True, but
(i) “we do not want to mess over people in the name of politics”
(ii) “We are not convinced, however, that a socialist revolution that is not also a feminist and anti-racist revolution guarantee our liberation.”
What is the significance of the phrase ‘the personal is political’ in the Combahee River Collective Statement?
It highlights how personal experiences of oppression are connected to larger political structures.
Fill in the blank: The Combahee River Collective Statement critiques _____ feminism for its lack of inclusivity.
white
What type of activism did the Combahee River Collective engage in?
Grassroots activism focused on social justice and community organizing.
What does the Combahee River Collective Statement say about the relationship between capitalism and oppression?
It argues that capitalism exacerbates the oppression of marginalized groups.
True or False: The Combahee River Collective Statement was a response to the lack of representation of Black women in feminist movements.
True
Fill in the blank: The Combahee River Collective advocates for the _____ of all oppressed people.
liberation
According to the Combahee River Collective Statement, what was the position of Black women in our capitalist society?
At the very bottom.
True or False: The Combahee River Collective Statement advocates for a single-issue approach to activism.
False
What was a key historical event that inspired the naming of the Combahee River Collective?
The Combahee River Raid led by Harriet Tubman during the Civil War.
