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Josue Vasquez Reflection #9

Women often complain of their own husbands or of their friends’ husbands. John Stuart Mill argued that this is the same in all cases of servitude. Liberated women have sex without marriage and a career, while Women’s Liberation has sex without marriage and a career. Women have been brainwashed to think that housework is trivial. This suggests that women have been brainwashed more than they can imagine. The most important details in this text are that the protagonist’s husband has become a crafty Mr. Hyde who would stop at nothing to avoid the horrors of housework. This dialogue has been going on for several years, and the protagonist’s husband has become a crafty Mr. Hyde who would stop at nothing to avoid the horrors of housework. The protagonist’s husband has become a crafty Mr. Hyde who would stop at nothing to avoid the horrors of housework. The protagonist’s husband has become a crafty Mr. Hyde who would stop at nothing to avoid the horrors of housework. The protagonist’s husband has become a crafty Mr. Hyde who would stop at nothing to avoid the horrors of housework. The protagonist’s husband has become a crafty Mr. Hyde who would stop at nothing to avoid the horrors of housework.

Crystal Cordero Reflection 9

The stories this week were, in all honesty, extremely frustrating since they confirmed my beliefs on capitalism, gender, race, and oppression. Since we are women who are a part of the feminist movement, I find it shocking that there is still such a gap between where we need to be and where we are. The articles did, in my opinion, include plenty of knowledge that is crucial for education since the more we comprehend, the more we are able to act from a position of total understanding. I do think we can readily see where the problems are when it comes to how capitalism affects race and gender, such as in pay gaps, marketing tricks, and unequal treatment of women of color when it comes to their health. Studies have really found that African American women had the highest chance of dying during childbirth of any race. I find this fact to be shocking as well as disturbing. Another issue is that women of color are expected to have children before getting married as soon as they reach childbearing age, as if this were the only acceptable way to live. 

amaris Mujica discussion 10 and reflection 9

20th Century intersections 

I belive what this quote means is that since black women were struggling for years however if they were to take action and destroy all types of dominant groups that were racist. 

“Black feminist have been gathering since 1974, to discuss political work. The questions was whether or not they’re committed to “struggle against racial, sexual, heterosexual, and less oppression”. The goal was to defeat man field and simultaneous  oppression that all women of color force.

Black women carry a lot of history related to the American political system . A system  composed of white men only. We had women who were activist such as Frances E. W Herper, Ida B Wells Barnet, Mary church T.

American women movement occurred in the late 1960s. Black feminist felt like they had to have their own group in 1960s-1970s, that when NBFO started National Black Feminist Organization. A big group of women were part of the movement but also part of “Civil rights, Black nationalism, and Black panthers”. These groups weren’t enough though, they felt the need to make an organization that was antiracist because of how white women would make black females feel even though they should be united. A group that was antisexist since white and black men make women feel less. Whether or not you’re a feminist, there had to be a time where you were silenced/shut down, there had to a time where men didn’t let you speak your mind because it is not “ladylike”.

I feel like our parents have a lot to do with this topic, this starts in one’s home. Why is it that whenever I decide to have a relax day, no makeup and comfortable clothes people around us think we are sick or there something wrong with us. Women from a very young age are taught to always look more than just presentable. I don’t want to jump into a different topic, but people will treat better a female that’s “put together” than a female that it’s in sweats and no makeup, this has nothing to do with who is more educated just looks. Pay close attention because to most people females are just an image rather than what we bring to the table. We see this in things such as a met gala when they talk about celebrities’ outfits, they look at men and talk about his career what has he done on the other hand when a female on the red carpet its always focused on the hair, dress, accessories, we are more than just looks. It’s always not too skinny because she’s anorexic, but not too much weigh because then she’s fat, not too short but not too tall because then its awkward.

Racial politics are a barrier to black feminist by not letting them live their experience, they make sure oppression doesn’t end. We must realize why or how those of power (white males) feel entitled to act like they have control pf everything, it all comes down to money. There’s a small percentage where people of color have “gained certain tools as a result of tokenism in education and employment”. Nowadays it is difficult to separate race from class from sex oppression. Black men struggle with racism and white women struggle sexism from black men. 

Shanice Brown Reflection 9

The Combahee River Collective Statement is a document in history about black feminism and intersectional activism. It was written by a group of black feminist who were members of the Combahee River Collective whose goal is to address the intersecting systems of oppression faced by black women and focus on the intersections of race, gender, and class. Many black women struggled during the civil rights movement and their main goal was to share the unique experiences and struggles of black women during the civil rights and feminist movement. 

Race and gender intersect with capitalism in many ways for example systemic inequalities based on race and gender. Some Racial, women, and ethnic groups have had disadvantages in accessing resources, job’s opportunities, and fair wages due to discriminatory practices within capitalist systems.

Adam Saidi reflection#9

“We are a collective of Black feminists who have been meeting together since 1974. [1] During that time we have been involved in the process of defining and clarifying our politics, while at the same time doing political work within our own group and in coalition with other progressive organizations and movements. The most general statement of our politics at the present time would be that we are actively committed to struggling against racial, sexual, heterosexual, and class oppression, and see as our particular task the development of integrated analysis and practice based upon the fact that the major systems of oppression are interlocking.” (Combahee River Collective). While reading the first paragraph it occurs to me that this been a relly long battle that us women and especially black people are been facing this and even though it way better than how it was before, we still feeling and facig those same problems with society. To be honest it is hard and annoying to all the time be reminded our role as a women, what we can and can not do by society. There has this certain view of us that been over centuries that keep on going and actually even still today we have to work hard just to prove that we can do certain things. I am sometime wondering if this will ever end and it is actually really sad that we still have to raise our voices to be heard.

Discussion 10

  • What is meant by the following quote?: “We might use our position at the bottom to make a clear leap into revolutionary action. If black women were free, it would mean that everyone else would have to be free since our freedom would necessitate the destruction of all the systems of oppression.”
    The quote from the Combahee River Collective Statement suggests that Blacl women since they are are the bottom as the most oppressed group, have the potential to spark a revolutionary movement that would result in the end of all oppression. The statement is suggesting that the liberation of black women is not only a goal in itself, but also a necessary step towards the liberation of all people who are oppressed.
  • What does the Combahee River collective mean by “identity politics”? How do you see this operating in Paris is Burning?
    It refers to the idea that political struggles are shaped by the specific experiences and identities of the people involved. Since the Combahee River is specifically about the struggles and experiences of black women, and to create space for those experiences to be heard and recognize. In the documentary Paris is Burning, we see identity politics through the ballroom scene, which provides a space for queer and trans people of color to express themselves and find community. The ballroom is a form of resistance, it allows them to celebrate their identities and create their own culture.
  • What do race and gender have to do with capitalism?
  • Both of these systems rely on the exploitation and oppression of different groups in order to maintain power and gain wealth. Capitalism relies on the exploitation of labor which historically has been women and people of color. The systems of racism and sexism serve justify and reinforce the exploitation of these groups. Racism and sexism support capitalism and the only way to dismantle it, its if we dismantle them all.

Donya-Shae Gordon- Reading Reflection 9

A group of Black feminists penned the influential Combahee River Collective Declaration in 1977, and it is a significant text. They talk about their political beliefs and the lack of equality, fairness, and freedom they experience. The relationship between two elements, such as oppression and complexion, is one of the statement’s central ideas. Many oppressions have had an impact on the writer’s experiences. Using sexism and racism as examples. The significance of teamwork and cooperation is also emphasized in the Combahee River Collective Declaration. According to the writers, in order to create a society where everyone is treated equally, all downtrodden must band together in the struggle against oppression. Activists are aware of the value of cooperation among various social movements. The author seeks to debate and discredit other social justice organizations. One of the statement’s most crucial features is the inclusion of the feminist movement. They believe this because the feminist movement concentrated on resolving problems affecting white women. It did not adequately meet the needs of black women at the time. The Combahee River Collective Declaration is a powerful call to action that urges us to deal with and end the various forms of oppression that have harmed our society. It serves as a reminder that the struggle for justice and equality must be a team effort that incorporates the opinions and firsthand accounts of all oppressed people.

Reflection nine

The Combahee River Collective Statement, written in 1977 by a group of Black feminists, is a powerful document. They discuss their political views and equality, justice, and freedom, which they do not have.

One of the statement themes is the correlation between two aspects such as oppression and complexion. The writer’s experiences have been influenced by many oppressions. For example, racism and sexism.

The Combahee River Collective Statement also highlights the importance of group effort and unity. The authors hold that all oppressed must combine forces in the fight against oppression to establish a society where all people are equal. Activists also understand the importance of collaboration across a range of social movements.
The author wants to confront and expose other social justice groups. Including the feminist movement is one of the statement’s most important points. They feel that because the feminist movement was focused on fixing issues that affected white women. It failed to properly address what black women needed at the time.

The Combahee River Collective Statement is a strong motion for action that challenges us to address and eliminate the multiple types of oppression that have affected our society. It serves as a reminder that the fight for justice and equality must be a joint effort that includes all oppressed people’s viewpoints and lived experiences.

Reflection 9

First, it irritates me that men assign gender to everything. Neither the kitchen nor the food is based on gender. Both men and women should take responsibility for housekeeping because it is not gender-specific. Since it involves too much responsibility and is never-ending, I must be honest I dislike doing housework. Housekeeping can be very challenging and it can lead to divorce between partners if ignored. My partner sometimes thinks it’s disrespectful of me when I say it’s not my job to cook. He accuses me of being conceited and he gets furious! Lol! After that, he gets to cook, and by dishing my food first, I irritate him even more. lol! 

I vividly recall asking my partner to compensate me for being a woman because I take on more domestic duties, such as devoting more time to caring for children, but guess what? He laughed out loud, and I joined him in laughing. That was the end of the conversation. He never paid! I love the fact that we can reach a compromise when things get out of hand with the housework, and I enjoy that we can agree on what and how to do it without feeling threatened or intimidated.

Furthermore, is the female organism which Some men have not yet acknowledged or understood how women enter the organism and take pleasure in the clitoris, penis, and vaginal organism, which is an interesting part of the body. Based on my experience I can say that the clitoris organism is a master key and a mechanism that unlocks the pleasure of the female sex because of its extreme sensitivity.