Black Quote by Patricia Hill Collins
“Black women's feelings of responsibility for nurturing the children in their own extended family networks have stimulated a more generalized ethic of care where black women feel accountable to all the black community's children.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Black Feminist Thought, 1990
Black women’s caregiving roles foster a broader communal ethic of responsibility.
In simple terms: Caregiving expands community responsibility.
Key Takeaway
Support and recognize communal care networks.
Themes
gender
community
ethics
Mood
empathetic
reflective
Type
academic
social‑justice
When to use this quote
- family support
- social work
- community organizing
- policy development
Key Concepts
Intersectionality
social responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies share caregiving duties?
- What policies support communal care?
A Different Perspective
Risk of overburdening individuals.
