Triple Oppression

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According to Alice Walker, “Womanist is to feminist as purple is to lavender” In other words, these two concepts vary in their significance, history, and definition. Although they both contribute to understanding the experience of being a woman, they are different concepts, and this must be known in order to understand the triple oppression women have faced and continued to face through society today, and explain the connection these concepts have to social justice/socialism. In this essay I will examine these terms, their connections, and historic and modern examples that represent and support these ideologies. In addition, I will draw all these concepts back to the Black experience and explain how they contribute to and aid our understanding …show more content…

In my opinion, it represented the power women have and the strength they have to overcome things that mentally drain them. In today’s society, women are often viewed as individuals who do not work as hard as men, need me to function, and are too emotional to complete high quality work in their respective industries. Beyonce went against these social norms and broke the barriers of triple oppression. In addition, Beyonce’s album addressed Black women embracing their Black identity. You cannot break the barriers of triple oppression if you do not only accept, but embrace your Black identity. This could urged other women to do the same with beyonce leading …show more content…

These question all related to the triple oppression women face and the need for womenism movements throughout society. His points and explaining about his life affirmed the oppression African American people face in today’s

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