A POSTCOLONIAL FEMINIST APPROACH TO AUDRE LORDE’S ESSAY “AGE, RACE, CLASS AND SEX: WOMEN REDEFINING DIFFERENCE” (1984)

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A POSTCOLONIAL FEMINIST APPROACH TO AUDRE LORDE’S ESSAY “AGE, RACE, CLASS AND SEX: WOMEN REDEFINING DIFFERENCE” (1984)

Journal Title: Scientific Research - Year 2024, Vol 4, Issue 5

Abstract

Abstract Audre Lorde's essay, “Age, Race, Class, and Sex: Women Redefining Difference (1984)”, is a profound critique within postcolonial feminism, delving into the intricate intersections of privilege, oppression, and identity. She dismantles simplistic binary oppositions in Western feminist discourse, advocating for the recognition of diverse experiences often marginalized within mainstream narratives. Lorde critiques Western feminist scholarship for failing to acknowledge the complexity of women's experiences, particularly those of marginalized groups from Third World countries. She challenges the tendency to homogenize experiences, emphasizing the necessity of embracing difference. Lorde exposes how power dynamics, such as capitalism, imperialism, and globalization, reinforce structures of dominance. Additionally, she underscores the significance of economic empowerment in combating oppression, echoing Virginia Woolf's call for women's financial independence. Ultimately, Lorde urges a re-evaluation of societal structures, advocating for an inclusive and intersectional feminism that acknowledges and values diverse voices, paving the way for transformative social change rooted in solidarity and justice.

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Kanan Aghasiyev

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EP ID EP748517
DOI 10.36719/2789-6919/33/105-110
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