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Difficulty: EasyBlack Feminist and Womanist Movements

Read the following excerpt from the National Black Feminist Organization (NBFO) Statement of Purpose (1973):

"We, who are Black, who are women, who are feminists, and who are together, are dedicated to the struggle for liberation... We realize that the liberation of Black women will not come through a struggle against racism alone, or sexism alone, but through a unified front against all forms of oppression."

Based on this excerpt, which of the following best describes the primary goal of the National Black Feminist Organization?

  1. Addressing the overlapping systems of racism and sexism that uniquely impact Black womenAnswer
  2. B
    Prioritizing gender equality over racial discrimination, similar to mainstream white feminist groups
  3. C
    Separating the struggle for racial equality from issues of gender to focus solely on economic civil rights
  4. D
    Partnering exclusively with mainstream white feminist organizations to achieve legislative voting reforms

Answer

Addressing the overlapping systems of racism and sexism that uniquely impact Black women
The correct answer states that the organization aimed to address the overlapping systems of racism and sexism that uniquely impact Black women. This aligns directly with the excerpt, which emphasizes that Black women's liberation requires fighting both racism and sexism simultaneously, rather than focusing on only one form of oppression.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the primary source excerpt from the National Black Feminist Organization Statement of Purpose.
Identify the main argument: that the liberation of Black women requires addressing both racism and sexism simultaneously.
Understanding the author's core thesis is necessary to identify the organization's primary goal.
2
Match the identified argument to the options provided.
The option concerning the overlapping systems of racism and sexism aligns with the text, while options suggesting prioritization of one struggle or separation of struggles contradict the text.
Evaluating options against the primary source leads to the correct choice.

Key Concept

Intersectionality and the simultaneous nature of oppression in Black feminism
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