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Meaning of "womanism" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF WOMANISM

womanism  [ˈwʊmənɪzəm] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF WOMANISM

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Womanism is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES WOMANISM MEAN IN ENGLISH?

womanism

Womanism

Womanism is a social theory deeply rooted in the racial and gender oppression of black women. There are varying interpretations on what the term womanist means and efforts to provide a concise and all encompassing definition have only been marginally successful. The ambiguity within the theory allows for its continuous expansion of its basic tenets. At its core, womanism is a social change perspective based upon the everyday problems and experiences of black women and other women of color, but more broadly seeks methods to eradicate inequalities not just for black women, but for all people. The self-authored spirit of activism, spirituality, and the women's relationship with herself, other women, and her surroundings comprise an essential part of the ideology. The term womanism was first coined by author Alice Walker in her 1979 short story, "Coming Apart". Here Walker describes the protagonist of the story as a womanist. Although Walker is credited for the term, there are other contributors to the womanism movement. These contributors developed their own womanist theories independently of Walker's womanism.

Definition of womanism in the English dictionary

The definition of womanism in the dictionary is a term for feminism among non-white, esp. black, theorists.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH WOMANISM


abolitionism
ˌæbəˈlɪʃənɪzəm
antihumanism
ˌæntɪˈhjuːmənɪzəm
authoritarianism
ɔːˌθɒrɪˈtɛərɪənɪzəm
catechumenism
ˌkætɪˈkjuːmənɪzəm
constructionism
kənˈstrʌkʃənɪzəm
equestrianism
ɪˈkwɛstrɪənɪzəm
evolutionism
ˌiːvəˈluːʃənɪzəm
hooliganism
ˈhuːlɪɡənɪzəm
interventionism
ˌɪntəˈvɛnʃənɪzəm
libertarianism
ˌlɪbəˈtɛərɪənɪzəm
mammonism
ˈmæmənɪzəm
Mormonism
ˈmɔːmənɪzəm
paganism
ˈpeɪɡənɪzəm
Pan-Africanism
ˈpænˈæfrɪkənɪzəm
post-modernism
ˌpəʊstˈmɒdənɪzəm
protectionism
prəˈtekʃənɪzəm
Saint-Simonism
ˌseɪntˈsaɪmənɪzəm
Samaritans
səˈmærɪtənɪzəm
totalitarianism
təʊˌtælɪˈtɛərɪənɪzəm
veganism
ˈviːɡənɪzəm

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE WOMANISM

woman police constable
woman teacher
woman-hater
woman-like
womanfully
womanhood
womanish
womanishly
womanishness
womanising
womanist
womanize
womanized
womanizer
womanizing
womankind
womanless
womanliness
womanly
womanness

WORDS THAT END LIKE WOMANISM

Anglicanism
Confucianism
coping mechanism
defence mechanism
Exchange Rate Mechanism
hedonism
humanism
humanitarianism
Lutheranism
mechanism
microorganism
New Urbanism
organism
safety mechanism
Satanism
shamanism
support mechanism
unitarianism
urbanism
utopianism
vegetarianism

Synonyms and antonyms of womanism in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «womanism» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF WOMANISM

Find out the translation of womanism to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of womanism from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «womanism» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

妇女主义
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

womanism
570 millions of speakers

English

womanism
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

womanism
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الأنثوية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

womanism
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

womanism
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

womanism
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

womanism
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Wanita
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Womanismus
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

womanism
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

womanism
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Wanita
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

womanism
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

womanism
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

स्त्रीवाद
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

kadınizm
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

womanism
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

womanism
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

womanism
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

womanism
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

womanism
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

vrouebewussyn
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

womanism
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

womanism
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of womanism

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «WOMANISM»

The term «womanism» is normally little used and occupies the 127.173 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «WOMANISM» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about womanism

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «WOMANISM»

Discover the use of womanism in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to womanism and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Womanism and African Consciousness
This book is a comprehensive study of the African woman's cultural, societal, and political audibility.
Mary Ebun Modupe Kolawole, 1997
2
Deeper Shades of Purple: Womanism in Religion and Society
Deeper Shades of Purple explores the achievements of this movement over the past two decades and evaluates some of the leading voices and different perspectives within this burgeoning field.
Stacey M. Floyd-Thomas, 2006
3
Africana Womanism & Race & Gender in the Presidential ...
The story of authenticity, human survival, economic security & racial healing for all, this book logically moves from the proper naming & defining of the Africana woman in Part One, to commentaries in Part Two on the biggest obstacle for ...
Clenora Hudson-Weems, 2008
4
The Womanist Reader
Comprehensive in its coverage, The Womanist Reader is the first volume to anthologize the major works of womanist scholarship.
Layli Phillips, 2006
5
Feminist forerunners: new womanism and feminism in the early ...
This book counters the prevailing view by putting the spotlight on some remarkable women from other backgrounds, such as African Americans Pauline Hopkins and Amy Jacques Garvey, Mexican American Maria Cristena Mena, and Chinese American ...
Ann Heilmann, 2003
6
Living the Intersection: Womanism and Afrocentrism in Theology
Womanism and Afrocentrism are the two most influential currents in contemporary African American culture. Yet are the two compatible?
Cheryl Jeanne Sanders, 1995
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Womanism in Lorraine Vivian Hansberry's a Raisin in the Sun ...
Seminar paper from the year 2006 in the subject American Studies - Literature, grade: 1,0, Ernst Moritz Arndt University of Greifswald, 19 entries in the bibliography, language: English, abstract: The question of discrimination has been an ...
Antje Bernstein, 2013
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Katie's Canon: Womanism and the Soul of the Black Community
' In this, she most assuredly succeeds." --Library Journal "Every theologian, student, and lay person should have a copy of Katie's Canon to measure the breadth and depth of their theological commitment. I strongly recommend it.
Katie G. Cannon, 1998
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Africana womanist literary theory
By placing Africana womanism, an evolutionary Africana paradigm, within a literary context, this book expands the layered meanings of this family-centered, race-based theory and applies them to the works and ideas of renowned international ...
Clenora Hudson-Weems, 2004
10
Womanism Against Socially-Constructed Matriarchal Images: A ...
A Theoretical Model Towards a Therapeutic Goal MarKeva Gwendolyn Hill. unique richness and complexity of Black women's lives as they continually struggle to maintain life and to make it better for themselves and their families.
MarKeva Gwendolyn Hill, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «WOMANISM»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term womanism is used in the context of the following news items.
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Trending Now: Pop Culture Feminism on Fleek, Whatever That Means
First offered last fall in UT's Department of African and African Diaspora Studies, “Beyoncé Feminism and Rihanna Womanism” filled up like a stadium at one of ... «The Alcalde, Feb 15»
2
Body Talk: African Sexuality & Womanism
Brussels--Six African women artists talk about bodies, sexuality and gender: it's not your everyday show--gathered together in the heart of the bureaucratic ... «Huffington Post, Feb 15»
3
University of Texas to Offer Beyonce Course
She's now figured out a way to reach students on a whole new level. Come Spring, students can take the Beyonce Feminism and Rihanna Womanism course. «KFDX, Dec 14»
4
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
She's now figured out a way to reach students on a whole new level. Come Spring, students can take the Beyonce Feminism and Rihanna Womanism course. «MyHighPlains, Dec 14»
5
Beyonce and Rihanna inspire UT Austin feminism course
Come Spring, students can take the Beyonce Feminism and Rihanna Womanism course. The 85-student class size is already full, with a wait list. “I can officially ... «KXAN.com, Nov 14»
6
Black Feminism Lite? More Like Beyoncé Has Taught Us Black …
... a new course that I'll teach next spring called "Beyoncé Feminism, Rihanna Womanism." The buzz was instantaneous and several news outlets ran stories. «University of Texas at Austin News, Nov 14»
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Percaya Tidak? Ada Mata Kuliah Baru Bernama Beyonce Feminism …
Program studi Afrika-Amerika itu menyediakan sebuah modul mata kuliah dengan nama "Beyonce Feminism, Rihanna Womanism". Modul tersebut menjadikan ... «Tribunnews, Nov 14»
8
Feminism vs. Womanism: Two Shades of One Principle
As a woman, it's really hard to not be supportive of my own rights. I want the right to marry who I want and do whatever else I want without being legally or ... «TallahasseeScene, Nov 14»
9
Feminism course could display modern outlook on feminism
The recent announcement of a new course, “Beyoncé Feminism, Rihanna Womanism,” was met with praise, confusion and most of all, online opposition from ... «UT The Daily Texan, Nov 14»
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Beyonce, Rihanna Class Offered for Spring 2015: The Course will …
Beyonce, Rihanna Class Offered for Spring 2015: The Course will be Offered as a Credit Class Dealing in Feminism and Womanism. By KC Curay On October ... «Crossmap, Oct 14»

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« EDUCALINGO. Womanism [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/womanism>. May 2024 ».
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