Author: Manisha Minj
Abstract: Oppression and struggle against brown colored women continue to be a significant problem in Asia, Africa and America too. The purpose of this study is to use grounded theory to identify multiple dimensions of oppression experienced by impoverished black women. The case studies of the world constitute different manifestations of oppression. Dimensions of oppression included classism, sexism, familism, racism and casteism by classmates, colleagues in some cases family, relatives, neighborhood, relationship with men, experiences in workplaces, social functions.
Keywords: Black Women, Classism, Oppression, Poverty, Racism, Lack Of Education, Sexism, Substance Abuse, Violence.
Page No: 73-78