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This article argues that Black feminist thought has fostered a distinct intellectual tradition that offers a unique standpoint on self, family, and society, one that clarifies the interplay of race, class, and gender in shaping the experiences of Black women. Black feminist thought arises in the context of and is shaped by the simultaneous oppression of race, class, gender, and sexuality. This multiple jeopardy, as Collins terms it, creates overlapping and interdependent systems of domination. Black women's location within these intersecting oppressions produces a distinct angle of vision, enabling them to see and understand the world in ways that challenge conventional sociological paradigms. The article explores the core themes of Black feminist thought, including the importance of self-definition and self-valuation, the significance of Black women's culture and community, and the need for social justice and political activism. Collins emphasizes the power of Black women's standpoint to generate new knowledge and to transform social theory.

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