Feminism Quote by Moya Lloyd
““The primacy of class in politics was challenged during the 1970s and 1980s, in particular, by the rise of the 'new social movements' (including feminism, gay and lesbian liberationism, the anti-nuclear movement, and environmentalism). The proliferation of these movements, and the increasing recognition that no subject's identity could be explained exclusively in terms of one axis (race, gender, or sexual orientation) brought forth disquiet with one dimensional accounts of oppression, such as Marxism (with its sole focus on class).””
About This Quote
Classical Marxist analysis was questioned in the 70s‑80s as new social movements highlighted intersecting identities, showing oppression cannot be reduced to a single factor.
In simple terms: New movements showed oppression is multi‑dimensional.
Consider multiple identity axes when analyzing power.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- activism
- policy making
- academic research
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do intersecting identities shape your experience?
- What policies address multiple forms of inequality?
Focusing on one axis may oversimplify complex oppression.