Roundtable Series#2, Session #6, “The Politics of Femininity”



Femininity is a socially constructed set of attributes, behaviors,and roles associated with women and girls. However, some believe that Black women are often disallowed full access to their femininity due to the consequences of misogynoir. Let’s discuss the relationship between femininity and patriarchal traditions. Do you equate femininity with womanhood? Do you believe that femininity can/should be leveraged as an asset in a patriarchal society? As a Black woman, do you feel your femininity is recognized on an equal level to your non-Black counterparts? Toxic femininity- do you believe it exists? What insights regarding femininity have you gained over your lifetime?