IP0601 African vs Anglo-American Feminism: Decolonising Power

What happens when feminism is treated as universal — despite emerging from very unequal histories and contexts? In this episode of Intersectional Psychology, I compare Anglo-American feminism and African feminisms, asking what gets lost when Western feminist frameworks are exported as the default lens for understanding gender, power, and justice. Drawing on African feminist scholarship and decolonial theory, this episode explores how feminism looks different when it is shaped by colonial histories, economic inequality, community-based survival, and collective responsibility — rather than liberal individualism. 🎁 Support the podcast and get exclusive bonus content at Patreon.com/IntersectionalPsychology. 🌈 If this episode resonates, please share it, rate the show, and send us your thoughts.  📄 Download a transcript of this episode on IntersectionalPsychology.com. ⏳ Chapter Timestamps 00:00:00 Pre-credit teaser  00:01:22 Land acknowledgement  00:01:50 Title credits  00:02:17 Introduction to African vs Anglo-American feminism 00:04:18 Anglo-American feminism: Who is it really for?  00:07:42 The problem with universal womanhood  00:09:46 African feminism: Context is not optional  00:13:15 Why Anglo-American feminism still falls short  00:16:18 Intersectionality: Why this is personal  00:17:55 South Africa, apartheid, and compounded oppression  00:22:28 Why African feminism matters  00:26:32 End credits Stay connected 🔗 Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts 📮 Got feedback or questions? 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