History of Feminism

bravenak

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8. I know you already know this.

Thu Feb 26, 2015, 08:08 PM

Feb 2015

I was just surprised at the reaction of some. I felt hurt that i was told what a bad feminist i was, not in those words of course. By saying I felt marginalized I got marginalized. I understand Womanism now and why it exists. I think it's best to discuss stuff, rather than be silent so as to not offend.

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Navigating a 'Crooked Room': Reflections From Black Women on Their Experiences in Progressive Spaces [View all] bravenak Feb 2015 OP

"We do expect respect, support, and trust from our progressive allies, Vincardog Feb 2015 #1

Thank you. bravenak Feb 2015 #3

I believe I understand what I just read in the article, but frankly I'm not sure. BlueJazz Feb 2015 #2

Anything I can help clear up? bravenak Feb 2015 #4

Is the bottom line: We Black women are not recieving the respect and help from ... BlueJazz Feb 2015 #5

Sure. This has been a problem since the beginning. bravenak Feb 2015 #7

"If intersectionality is not a part of feminism, then I guess I'm not a feminist. F4lconF16 Feb 2015 #10

Glad to make you smile. bravenak Feb 2015 #11

"I ruined the entire movement by voicing the concerns of black women." Wow. You know, it's sad ... BlueJazz Feb 2015 #12

I did check to see if I messed up and wrote in German or Spanish. bravenak Feb 2015 #14

"Those women were hella strong." From reading about their lives, if they can't get someone... BlueJazz Feb 2015 #17

I wish I was too. bravenak Feb 2015 #18

This post is a thing of beauty Number23 Feb 2015 #35

It definately was on DU. bravenak Feb 2015 #37

Empathy sheshe2 Feb 2015 #6

I know you already know this. bravenak Feb 2015 #8

"By saying I felt marginalized I got marginalized." sheshe2 Feb 2015 #15

It's cool. bravenak Feb 2015 #16

Excellent article. F4lconF16 Feb 2015 #9

I'm glad you understand. bravenak Feb 2015 #13

Message auto-removed Name removed Feb 2015 #56

"I think it's best to discuss stuff, rather than be silent so as to not offend." brer cat Feb 2015 #19

I like that pie/cake thing. Perfect way to say it. bravenak Feb 2015 #20

What really gets me ismnotwasm Feb 2015 #21

I know. I had to go back and seriously read articles on this to figure out wtf. bravenak Feb 2015 #22

It's embarrassing you know? ismnotwasm Feb 2015 #24

Yeah, it is kinda embarassing. bravenak Feb 2015 #25

Heh! ismnotwasm Feb 2015 #30

I'll stop and get popcorn first. bravenak Feb 2015 #33

I already got plenty for all of us, bravenak. sheshe2 Feb 2015 #34

Damn!!! bravenak Feb 2015 #36

I was part of the 70s brer cat Feb 2015 #38

Love you too. bravenak Feb 2015 #39

^^^^This^^^^ sheshe2 Feb 2015 #51

^^^^This^^^^ sheshe2 Feb 2015 #23

I am not sure of the intent here. Please clarify guillaumeb Feb 2015 #26

I am posting it because it's a real problem. bravenak Feb 2015 #27

not wanting to say what you feel guillaumeb Feb 2015 #28

Pretty much. bravenak Feb 2015 #31

just read "America the free" guillaumeb Feb 2015 #29

The poem? bravenak Feb 2015 #32

I wish I knew some Black Women Feminists in real life. Tuesday Afternoon Feb 2015 #40

Did you look around on the internet a bit? bravenak Feb 2015 #41

work atmosphere does make it hard to have serious conversations. Tuesday Afternoon Feb 2015 #42

Here are a couple of sites I like to read. bravenak Feb 2015 #43

Thanks for the links. I added them to my Favorites List. Also, bravenak, please Tuesday Afternoon Feb 2015 #44

I was raised both ways. bravenak Feb 2015 #45

Thanks Tuesday Afternoon Feb 2015 #46

You're welcome. bravenak Feb 2015 #47

Lolol ... yes, blue/black. I think it depends a lot on the monitor/screen/processor. Tuesday Afternoon Feb 2015 #48

Right. bravenak Feb 2015 #49

just tell them ... the only blue dress that matters Tuesday Afternoon Feb 2015 #50

I think layering is easier for me to understand myself. bravenak Feb 2015 #52

yes, I hope it does take the heat off Monica. Good thought. Tuesday Afternoon Feb 2015 #53

I've heard the base analogy before. bravenak Feb 2015 #54

I saw it and seems to me that I have experienced all of that as a white woman Tuesday Afternoon Feb 2015 #55

Honestly, it's less about Patricia and more about how our society works. bravenak Feb 2015 #57

Yes, I understand now. That was not right. It is good that conversation is started. Tuesday Afternoon Feb 2015 #58