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Women and Femmes of Color in Oppressive Systems

Question 8 • CA-Ethnic Studies

How does the term "femme of color” empower individuals?

Answer
A
It provides language to express experience.
B
It ignores intersectionality.
C
It merges White-centric and other definitions of femininity.
D
It illustrates experiences of privilege and discrimination.

Explanation

The term “femme of color” gives people language to describe an identity and experiences shaped by both race and gender expression. Naming those experiences can support self-understanding and community. It does not ignore intersectionality; rather, it makes overlapping identities visible.

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