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Unit 9 – Cold War and Contemporary Europe
Topic 9.8
How did Audre Lorde’s work notably affect the feminist discourse during the late twentieth century?
Her literary pursuits were primarily aimed at dismantling patriarchal institutions in politics.
Her works largely focused on advocating for maternity leave policies.
Her writings propagated intersectionality, emphasizing on issues faced by Black queer women within feminism too.
She campaigned heavily for equal educational opportunities for women.
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