In this article, Tiffany N. Younger explores the dual and triple threats faced by Black women, emphasizing the compounded exploitation from intersectionality as defined by Crenshaw. The narrative highlights personal experiences as a darker-skinned Black woman navigating institutions, where the biases of colorism manifest in academia. Younger articulates how educational environments reflect racial disparities, revealing that darker-skinned women often bear additional scrutiny. The piece advocates for recognizing these nuances of oppression while emphasizing the critical role of imagination, collaboration, and solidarity among Black women for a brighter future.
As Black women, we suffer double exploitation due to what Crenshaw (1991) calls intersectionality, which is the way anti-black policies and gender inequities result in gender anti-black racism.
Today, as a professional, I can clearly see the way my darker skin plays a huge role in the oppression I face.
I have witnessed advisors and faculty who were a part of my doctoral process pit me against the one other lighter-skinned Black woman who was in my cohort.
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