Women - Black Power

Question 1

Why do historians often forget about Women when considering Black Power?

Answer 1

They are often forgotten about due to the movement focusing on men, suggesting that it was a masculine and sexist movement

Question 2

How were women important to Black Power despite being ignored?

Answer 2

They were key in organising movements and leading movements such as opening up soup kitchens

Question 3

Why should women be considered during Black Power?

Answer 3

AA Women were looked down upon not just for their skin tone, but also their gender

Question 4

What organisations were set up for women during the Black Power movement?

Answer 4

-National Black Feminist Organisation 1973
-Black Women’s Alliance

Question 5

How did AA Culture help women during the Black Power movement?

Answer 5

They used art and culture to bring recognition to their unique experiences and to challenge gender and race stereotypes