womanism
/ˈwʊmənɪzəm/
noun
- A social and literary movement that focuses on the experiences, struggles, and perspectives of Black women and women of color, emphasizing race, gender, and class equality.
- Womanism emerged as a response to mainstream feminism, which often ignored the unique challenges faced by women of color.
- Her writing is deeply influenced by womanism, celebrating the strength and resilience of Black women.
- The conference explored how womanism can guide activism for social justice in communities of color.