Collective on Anti-Racism
8. Racism and the Patriarchy
Intersectionality has never been more important than today, and that is evident in the complexities of being a Woman of Colour.
In a hegemonic society that continues to systemically favour those who present as male and White, the experiences of a Woman of Colour can be confusing, complicated and, at times, challenging. It can be confusing when concepts such as White feminism, inherently a positive movement, do not necessarily provide the liberation to a Woman of Colour that it promises. It can be challenging, also, to speak out about the misogyny and patriarchy within a Woman of Colour’s own community and complicating when White supremacy sometimes chooses to co-opt these critiques to fuel their own racism. Discover more from a plethora of stories from brave women across the world.
Articles:
"I lost my mum to domestic violence but I won't let fear or racists keep me silent" By Amani Haydar
"Dear White Women In International Development" By Lazenya Weekes-Richemond
"Dear White Women Cheering Iranian Women" By MONA ELTAHAWY
Any of Mona’s work is great to look into - a fantastic genuine intersectional feminist!
"Meet six change-making groups this International Women’s Day" by Riann Phillip
Podcasts:
Here’s The Thing Tho with Soaliha - “How (not) to Talk About Ethnic Misogyny Without Validating White Saviours”
No More Wahalah, Inshallah - “Episode 7: Criticisms, Silences, and the White Supremacist Agenda”
Song:
Nemahsis - i'm not gonna kill you
Videos:
Femininity and the Intersection of Race and Class by Shanspeare
Organisation:
Reports:
“Culturally and racially marginalised (CARM) women in leadership” by Diversity Council Australia
An important examination of BIPOC women in the workforce, with the added bonus of moving away from the frustrating term “culturally and linguistically diverse!”