Race and Gender
We have established that while race and gender are social constructs, they have material consequences. Critically analyzing the NY Times video by Texan rapper Megan Thee Stallion, titled “Why I speak up for Black Women,” Discuss the ways that patriarchy and racism intersect and impact Black women in the contemporary moment. Using Kimberlé Crenshaw’s concept of intersectionality as a frame for your argument, discuss your understanding of racialized and gendered expectations and stereotypes.
This prompt is designed to test your understanding of intersectionality and how you apply that understanding to the interpretation of contemporary events. Your answer should demonstrate your working understanding of most or all of the following concepts:
Intersectionality
Gender
Feminisms
Patriarchy
Racisms
