We live in a society of an imposed forgetfulness, a society that depends on public amnesia.
Angela DavisRead
Feminism involves so much more than gender equality and it involves so much more than gender. Feminism must involve consciousness of capitalism (I mean the feminism that I relate to, and there are multiple feminisms, right). So it has to involve a consciousness of capitalism and racism and colonialism and post-colonialities, and ability and more genders than we can even imagine and more sexualities than we ever thought we could name.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Feminism extends beyond gender equality, encompassing an awareness of various intersecting social issues.
Angela Davis emphasizes that feminism is not limited to the pursuit of gender equality alone; it must also engage with the complexities of capitalism, racism, colonialism, and the diverse experiences of gender and sexuality. This broader understanding of feminism recognizes the interconnectedness of various forms of oppression and advocates for a more inclusive and comprehensive approach to social justice.
Themes
FeminismEqualityCapitalismRacismSocial JusticeIntersectionality
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech advocating for social justice reform.
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