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Difficulty: EasyBlack Feminist and Womanist Movements

Read the following excerpt from the Combahee River Collective Statement (1977):

'We find our origins in the historical reality of Afro-American women's continuous life-and-death struggle for survival and liberation... As Black women we see Black feminism as the logical political movement to combat the manifold and simultaneous oppressions that all women of color face.'

Based on the excerpt, which of the following best describes the core approach of Black feminism to achieving liberation?

  1. A
    Focusing exclusively on gender inequality as the primary source of oppression for all women.
  2. B
    Prioritizing racial justice over gender equality to maintain community solidarity.
  3. Addressing how multiple forms of oppression, including race, gender, and class, operate simultaneously.Answer
  4. D
    Advocating for political separation from Black men to build independent institutions.

Answer

Addressing how multiple forms of oppression, including race, gender, and class, operate simultaneously.
The correct answer is correct because the Combahee River Collective Statement emphasizes combating 'manifold and simultaneous oppressions.' This refers to the core Black feminist principle of intersectionality—the understanding that race, gender, and class oppression do not operate in isolation but rather reinforce one another simultaneously.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the primary source text for keywords indicating the core methodology of the movement.
The text states the goal is to combat 'manifold and simultaneous oppressions' faced by women of color.
Identifying the author's main claim is necessary to understand their proposed solution.
2
Evaluate the options to identify which choice correctly defines 'manifold and simultaneous oppressions.'
The concept of simultaneous, intersecting oppressions (race, gender, class) aligns directly with the correct description.
This step matches the text's description with the correct historical framework of intersectionality.

Key Concept

Intersectionality in Black Feminism
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Black Feminist and Womanist Movements

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