Standing in a Crooked Room
In the text SISTER CITIZEN , Professor Harris-Perry states the following:
"When they confront race and gender stereotypes, black women are standing in a crooked room, and they have to figure out which way is up."
What is this Crooked room? What stereotypes impact black women and prevent them from progressing forward? Today, is this "crooked room " still an issue for the black woman? Please provide evidence to support your answer and cite examples from the text.
………………………Answer preview…………………Standing in a Crooked Room
Professor Harris-Perry stated that, “When they confront race and gender stereotypes, black women are standing in a crooked room and they have to figure out which way is up. “
Looking at this statement, one can clearly see what the Professor was talking about. Literally, in a crooked room, one cannot stand tall and walk around as they please. It is also true that in a crooked room one is confused about which direction to follow………………………….
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