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How did female activists such as Elaine Brown and Angela Davis relate to the black power movement of the 60s and 70s?
A) They proposed a more integrationist approach to race relations,centered on women's natural roles as mothers.
B) They rejected the black power movement completely because of its chauvinistic rhetoric.
C) They worked with male black nationalists even as they bridled under the men's overt sexism.
D) They rejected the pursuit of women's rights as an unnecessary distraction from the sole goal of furthering black power.
Black Power Movement
A political and social movement of the 1960s and 1970s advocating for the rights and empowerment of black people, emphasizing racial pride and self-sufficiency.
Elaine Brown
A prominent African American activist, writer, and singer, known for her role in the leadership of the Black Panther Party.
Angela Davis
An American political activist, scholar, and author known for her involvement in civil rights movements and advocacy for social justice.
- Evaluate the contribution of female activists to the black power movement and their strategies to navigate sexism within the movement.
Learning Objectives
- Evaluate the contribution of female activists to the black power movement and their strategies to navigate sexism within the movement.