"The Power of Self-Definition"
What is the main idea of "The Power of Self-Definition"?
defining ourselves on our own terms empowers us and challenges societal norms.
What does Espiritu use to compare cultural differences?
sleep patterns
Lorde uses her personal narrative to highlight the intersection between _____, _____, and _____.
race, gender, and sexuality
What main suppressed group does Patricia use to describe the importance of self-definition?
African American women
what is the term is used to describe the preconceived notions that the author challenges?
stereotypes
What is the term used to describe prejudices that Lorde encourages readers to confront within themselves?
biases or internalized racism
Why is self-definition important according to Hill?
It is key for personal freedom and social change.
the title of Espiritu's work suggests what kind of social societal expectations about behavior based on race.
racial normativity
In "Reflections", Lorde emphasizes the importance of _____, which involves speaking out against injustices.
advocacy or activism
According to Patricia Hill, "silence is not to be interpreted as...." what?
Submission
Espiritu discusses the impact of ______ on the sleep patterns and nighttime rituals of various cultures.
immigration
In "Reflections", Lorde discusses the importance of _____, which involves recognizing and embracing the differences among individuals and their identities.
intersectionality
How have US Black Women been described?
Outspoken and self-assertive speakers
What is the name for the idea that sleep patterns and experiences are influenced by one's racial identity and cultural background?
racialized sleep
Lorde discusses the importance of _____, which refers to the act of caring for oneself as a political act, especially for those in oppressed groups.
self-care