Abstract
Attempts have been made to provide an analytical framework for Black women that centralises our experiences and perspectives both as individuals and collectives. Much of this work has focused on Black feminism emanating from America, but this does not provide adequate reflection on the specific situation in Britain. Developments in Black British feminism have gone some way to address this,¹ however, it is the British context that brings with it issues of contestation around who is considered Black that are also translated into this discourse. Difficulties around the use of existing feminist frameworks with their roots embedded in racism and...
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | To Exist is to Resist |
Subtitle of host publication | Black Feminism in Europe |
Editors | Akwugo Emejulu, Francesca Sobande |
Place of Publication | London |
Publisher | Pluto Press |
Chapter | 18 |
Pages | 229-242 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781786804570 |
ISBN (Print) | 9780745339474, 9780745339481 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 20 May 2019 |