I thought this interview was very interesting. It was an interview with Guy-Sheftall, who has been a pioneer for black feminism since the 1960's. She stated how the feminism movement was pro-white, which I always thought was odd considering that feminism is about fighting for equality. It is unfortunate that there has always been a separation between white feminism and black feminism. On a more positive note, it is stated that there are many young advocates for black feminism which is very promising for the future. Black males are also participating in the movement. Black males who Guy-Sheftall considered feminists are between the ages of 30 and 45 because they have had experience with black feminism. I didn't know that Barack Obama was raised by a feminist motherm, which is why he understands politic around gender and sexuality. It's good that we have a president with a background like this because our society is still a white-supremacist, sexist, and homphobic culture. For example, there are no black women on senate. Another topic I liked in this article is how she said that women shouldn't be concerned if they don't have a partner. The media puts a huge pressure on women to have a partner and to have babies. Guy-Sheftall also states how Christianity keeps people trapped in this ideology. Her closing statement is, "Define your life for yourself." I really like that quote and plan on doing so!
-Andrea Avery
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