All Flashcards
Define intersectionality.
Interconnected nature of social categories creating unique experiences of oppression and privilege.
What are interlocking systems of oppression?
Systems where race, gender, class, sexuality, and ability interact to create unique experiences of oppression.
Define systemic oppression.
Oppression that is built into the systems and structures of society.
What is Black feminist thought?
A perspective that recognizes race, gender, and class are interconnected and shape experiences.
Define privilege.
Unearned advantages based on social categories.
What is representation in literature?
How different groups are portrayed in literature.
Define social class.
A division of a society based on social and economic status.
What is meant by 'lived experiences'?
Personal experiences and perspectives shaped by one's identity and social context.
Define microaggression.
Subtle, often unintentional, expressions of prejudice.
What is the significance of narrative?
The way a story is told and the perspective it offers.
What is the significance of Black feminist literature?
It challenges the idea that experiences can be understood through a single lens and emphasizes the unique challenges and strengths of those who navigate multiple marginalized identities.
What themes are explored in Gwendolyn Brooks' "A Street in Bronzeville"?
The lives of Black residents in a Chicago neighborhood, showcasing their joys, sorrows, and resilience.
What themes are explored in Audre Lorde's "Zami: A New Spelling of My Name"?
Her experiences as a Black lesbian navigating racism, sexism, and homophobia.
Define intersectionality.
Interconnected nature of social categorizations such as race, class, and gender as they apply to a given individual or group, creating overlapping systems of discrimination or disadvantage.
What is systemic oppression?
Oppression that is built into the very systems of society, such as education, healthcare, and housing.
Define 'Black Feminist Thought'.
A school of thought that recognizes race, gender, and class are interconnected and shape each other.
What are microaggressions?
Subtle, often unintentional, expressions of prejudice toward a marginalized group.
What is meant by 'lived experiences'?
The actual experiences of individuals in navigating and confronting interlocking systems of oppression.
Define 'social class'.
A division of society based on economic status, occupation, and access to resources.
What is 'racial inequality'?
Unequal access to opportunities and resources based on race.
Define 'social discomfort'.
Feelings of unease or awkwardness in social situations, often due to differences in identity or background.
What is 'representation' in literature?
The way in which groups or individuals are portrayed in literature and other forms of media.
Define 'cultural identity'.
The identity of a group or culture, or of an individual as far as he or she is influenced by his or her belonging to a group or culture.