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Journal of Black Psychology, Vol. 32, No. 4, 455-478 (2006)
DOI: 10.1177/0095798406292469

Racial and Gender Attitudes as Predictors of Feminist Activism Among Self-Identified African American Feminists

Aaronette M. White

Pennsylvania State University, amw20{at}psu.edu

This study explored the racial and gender attitudes and feminist activism of 100 self-identified African American feminists (50 women and 50 men) to determine (a) whether Black feminists possess weak racial identities due to feminist influences stereotypically associated with White American culture, (b) if Black feminist men share similar gender attitudes, beliefs, and feminist activism levels with Black feminist women, and (c) whether racial and gender identity attitudes predict feminist activism. Multivariate analyses revealed strong racial and feminist identities (measured by the Racial Identity Attitudes Scale-Form B [RIASB] and the Gender Role Journey Scale, respectively) and no significant gender differences. However, Black women reported a wider range of feminist activism than Black men. A hierarchical regression analysis revealed that sexual orientation, preference for the label feminist, and high scores on the Gender Role Journey Personal-Professional Activism subscale were important predictors of feminist activism. Empirical findings refute common stereotypes characterizing feminism as White, emasculating, of no interest to men, and divisive.

Key Words: African American feminists • feminist activism • racial attitudes • gender attitudes • adult identity development


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