A Black Feminist Statement

      The Black Feminist Movement was a fight against racial, sexual, heterosexual, and class oppression- not simply a fight for racial recognition nor solely for sexual recognition, but for all oppressions. Being both of African American descent and of female breed, black feminists were at the bottom of the chain, and thus, had too much at stake and nothing to lose. Constantly oppressed at every angle and at every end of the spectrum, fighting for recognition as human beings seemed more than just a decision, but an involuntary response to a stimulus. By facing multiple issues on many fronts, there was a sense of urgency to act towards this cause, more so than for any other, singly oppressed minority group. And by tackling these issues and making them equal, then everyone becomes equal, further adding to the urgency for the fight towards equality.
      Although the black feminist movement created much change in social hierarchy and although the privileged most often fall blindsided to the issue today, racism is still an issue prevalent in every society, at every given instance in time. When driving on the freeway and passing a "bad driver," most automatically flash "woman driver" or "asian driver" into mind. When disappointed with a grade on the final, certain individuals assume the "asian" students probably threw off the curve. When watching football or basketball, most assume that the African American players are naturally better than people of other races. But why? We, society, blame the supposedly natural biological differences between different races for these set stereotypes. However, that's not to be blamed; it is us to blame. Our thoughts form by the lies we are told when younger and our mindsets solidify thereafter. The matter is not biological; the matter wrongfully arises as a result of social factors and upbringing. From there, these biased opinions settle in thought processes and become the basis of which every first impression arises from.