Question 1

In describing black feminist thought, Hill Collins explains how&#10;A) Latina and other minority women's experiences have much in common with black women's, and these women can form alliances and coalitions to work on social-justice issues.&#10;B) black women all have the same &#34;standpoint&#34; about their situation as a racial minority.&#10;C) futile it is for black women to seek and hold political office in a government that remains racist in its laws and policies.&#10;D) black women's experiences with black men are not feminist issues because there is no racial antagonism in their interactions or relationships.

Accepted Answer

Hill Collins argues that the experiences of minority women, including Latina women, share many similarities with those of black women, and that forming coalitions and alliances across these groups is important for advancing social justice. This is a central theme in black feminist thought. B, C, and D are not accurate descriptions of Hill Collins' arguments.

Question 2

Hill Collins describes black feminist thought as &#34;critical.&#34; What does she mean by this?&#10;A) Issues are so pressing for black women that they must be confronted now, not later.&#10;B) A commitment to social justice must link thought and understanding to social action.&#10;C) Philosophers have only described the world as it is; to be critical is to recognize and attack the problems in the world.&#10;D) Life is a balancing act, such that any action creates a reaction. Any intended action must gauge this and be careful not to upset the balance.

Accepted Answer

When Hill Collins says black feminist thought is "critical," she means that it is committed to social justice and seeks to unite thought and understanding with social action. It is not simply a description of the world as it is, but rather an active engagement with the problems in the world. Option A is partially correct but does not capture the full meaning of "critical" as used by Hill Collins. Options C and D are not relevant to the discussion of black feminist thought as described by Hill Collins.

Question 3

According to Patricia Hill Collins, black feminist thought&#10;A) grew out of the empowerment felt by the election of Barack Obama as President of the United States.&#10;B) can be practiced or embraced only by black women who share common experiences of oppression.&#10;C) must combine ideas and action on behalf of social justice.&#10;D) recognizes the &#34;essentialism&#34; of race-the indelible and distinguishing features of being black.

Accepted Answer

Patricia Hill Collins argues that black feminist thought must combine ideas and action to bring about social justice. It is not simply a theoretical framework, but a movement committed to creating change in the world. The other options are incorrect as:

A) Black feminist thought emerged long before the election of Barack Obama and cannot be confined to a single political event or figure.

B) While black women's experiences of oppression are central to the development of black feminist thought, it is not a closed or exclusionary discourse, and can be practiced by anyone committed to social justice.

D) Black feminist thought does not seek to essentialize race or any other identity category, but rather to explore the complex and intersectional ways in which different forms of oppression are connected and sustained.

Question 4

Which of the following describes the concept of &#34;intersectionality&#34; with regard to Hill Collins's &#34;&#8230;Black Feminist Thought&#34;?&#10;A) When people of different races meet (at &#34;intersections of life&#34;) they make comparisons of one another.&#10;B) There are times and places where identities are ambiguous, and people must create their own.&#10;C) People in power make the rules, laws, and dominant social norms that are imposed on others.&#10;D) The experiences and standpoints of individuals are specific to and a combination of not only the social class they occupy but also their race, gender, and sexual orientation.

Accepted Answer

Intersectionality is the concept that identities are not just defined by one characteristic or factor, but by a combination of factors such as race, gender, class, and sexual orientation. In "Black Feminist Thought," Hill Collins argues that understanding the intersection of these multiple identities is crucial to understanding the experiences and perspectives of those who are marginalized in society. Therefore, option D is the best choice as it accurately describes the concept of intersectionality as it relates to Hill Collins's work. Options A, B, and C are not directly related to the concept of intersectionality as defined in the text.

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