Ep. #28 — Feminism vs. Womanism: The Schisms and ‘Isms of Centering Black Women’s Voices

It’s no secret that mainstream feminism has empowered women with a TON of wins—Title IX, abortion access, workplace protections against sexual harassment, and more. But even with these wins, mainstream feminism still has quite a few losses, namely the silencing of Black women’s voices. What is womanism, exactly? How does it differ from feminism? And how can feminism and womanism work hand in hand to achieve liberation for all women?