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“Knowledge without wisdom is adequate for the powerful, but wisdom is essential to the survival of the subordinate”

Quote by Patricia Hill Collins

Book:Black Feminist Thought: Knowledge, Consciousness, and the Politics of Empowerment

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Black Feminist Thought: Knowledge, Consciousness, and the Politics of Empowerment

This book delves into the intellectual and political landscape of black feminism, examining its concepts of knowledge and consciousness as they relate to the empowerment of black women. more

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Patricia Hill Collins

Patricia Hill Collins is an esteemed American sociologist known for her contributions to the theory of intersectionality, focusing on how race, class, and gender intersect to shape social structures and individual experiences. more

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