African american Quote by Kimberle Williams Crenshaw
“In every generation and in every intellectual sphere and in every political moment, there have been African American women who have articulated the need to think and talk about race through a lens that looks at gender or think and talk about feminism through a lens that looks at race.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Intersectionality, Kimberlé Crenshaw, 1991
Black women have historically highlighted how race and gender intersect, urging analysis of each through the other's lens.
In simple terms: Black women stress intersecting race and gender.
Key Takeaway
Recognize intersecting identities.
Themes
intersectionality
race
gender
politics
Mood
thoughtful
critical
Type
analytical
educational
When to use this quote
- policy analysis
- activism
- education
- media representation
Key Concepts
social theory
feminist theory
Questions to Reflect On
- How do intersecting identities shape experiences?
- What policies reflect intersectionality?
A Different Perspective
May overlook other axes of identity.
