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Black Feminist Epistemology (Black Feminist Epistemology (Knowledge (Black…
Black Feminist Epistemology
Themes: work, fsmily, sexual politics, motherhood, political activism
Black Feminist thought is often overpowered by white male structures of knowledge.
"Black women use music, literature, daily conversations, and everyday behaviour to construct Black feminist consciousness." (252)
At times, only a few Black women are placed in "positions of power" to show that the position is "accessible".
Some are rewarded (accept the assumptions of Black female inferiority" 254)
others are placed "under surveillance" (challenge Black female inferiority)
Epistemology-theory of knowledge.
2 distinct epistemologies for Black women
Elite white male interests
Black feminist concerns
2 criteria for knowledge validations
All knowledge claims must be approved by white heterosexual men.
Those who develop ideas against normative beliefs are discredited
Can be used to suppress Black feminist thought.
Black Feminist Epistemology
Collective experiences and worldviews about U.S. Black women in history. Shared experiences.
Knowledge
"knowledge without wisdom is enough for the powerful
Black women as agents of knowledge
must show that they can master any knowledge that a white man is claimed to master
Wisdom
Wisdom is essential to subordinate groups
Ethics of personal accountability