Ethnic Inequalities

Question 1

Black women face more forms of disadvantage than white women - Abbott et al

Answer 1

White feminists allowed to speak on behalf of black women but not vice versa

Position of black and ethnic minority women remains unchallenged

Racial ideologies see it as natural that one group superior to another based on skin, colour etc

Question 2

Class, race and gender combine to create multiple sources of inequality - brewer

Answer 2

Class , face + gender create multiple sources of deprivation and inequality

Black and this minority backgrounds suffer inequalities due to being black and women

Patriarchy, Capitalism and racism combine to create inequality for black and ethnic minority women

Question 3

Black women are portrayed and perceived as passive victims - Mirza

Answer 3

Black womens appearances make vital contributions to feminism

Challenge dominant societal assumptions + promote deeper reflections on race and gender in academic discussions

Question 4

Colonialism has caused gender inequality - Connell

Answer 4

Stresses link between black feminism + post colonial feminism

Stresses importance of developing feminist perspectives that challenge dominance of western feminism

Post colonialism is invaluable in helping to understand origins of gender inequality