Audre Lorde
Definition
Audre Lorde was a prominent African-American poet, feminist, and civil rights activist in the 20th century. She used her writing to address issues of race, gender, and sexuality.
Analogy
Think of Audre Lorde as a powerful speaker at a rally. Her words (poems) are her speeches that inspire people to fight for equality and justice.
Related terms
Intersectionality: This term refers to the interconnected nature of social categorizations such as race, class, and gender as they apply to an individual or group. It's often used in discussions about discrimination or disadvantage.
Feminism: A movement advocating for women's rights on the grounds of political, social, and economic equality to men.
Civil Rights Movement: A struggle by African Americans in the mid-1950s to late 1960s aimed at ending racial discrimination and segregation.
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