Redefining Resistance
Revolutionary Women in Audre Lorde's "Who Said It Was Simple"
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21807264 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Marwan Harb Alqaryouti (0000-0003-3766-9173, Zarqa University), Met’eb Ali Alnwairan (0000-0001-8520-2725, Zarqa University), Met'eb Ali Alnwairan, Dania Meryan (Zarqa University), Alaeddin Sadeq (Zarqa University), Farah Alshehadat (Zarqa University), Nisreen Alnawrasi (Zarqa University) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 15 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 148-154 |
| Publication date | 2025-01-08 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Theory and Practice in Language Studies (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1799-2591 • E-ISSN: 2053-0692 |
| Publisher | Academy Publication (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.17507/tpls.1501.17 |
| OpenAlex | W4406179087 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 5 |
Audre Lorde's poetry, especially "Who Said It Was Simple", vividly illustrates her lived experiences as an African American lesbian woman navigating intersecting prejudices of racism, sexism, and homophobia. This study aims to analyze how Lorde's poem reflects and critiques societal norms that perpetuate inequality, particularly for Black women, and explores the poem's role in feminist discourse. The research employs a qualitative descriptive analysis with a focus on textual analysis. Using a qualitative content analysis approach, the study interprets the thematic elements of Lorde’s poem, examining how linguistic elements and symbols convey Lorde's experiences and societal critiques. The analysis reveals that Lorde’s poem addresses the systemic barriers faced by Black women, emphasizing how these barriers stem from the interplay of race, gender, and sexuality. The poem illustrates the isolation and marginalization Lorde experiences, both within her own community and in broader society. It concludes by highlighting the persistent divide in societal acceptance of diverse identities. This study contributes to the understanding of intersectional feminism by illustrating how Lorde’s poetry encapsulates the complexities of identity and resistance. It enhances the discourse on Black feminism by highlighting the unique struggles faced by Black lesbian women and how these struggles are articulated through poetic expression
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| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |