USA Africa Dialogue Series - Re: Between Class, Race and Gender

Marge, historically, patriarchy predates imperialism and neoliberalism i.e. gendering predates classing - the latter ca(o)me to feed into it; by the way, maybe this finding below gives a clue:

"Your Brain First Notices Race & Gender Before All Else" - http://psychcentral.com/news/2013/10/12/your-brain-first-notices-race-gender-before-all-else/60650.html

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From: marjorie mbilinyi <marjorie.mbilinyi@gmail.com>
To: Demere Kitunga <demeredye@gmail.com>
Cc: Chambi Chachage <chambi78@yahoo.com>; Mary Rusimbi <mary.rusimbi@gmail.com>; Aggripina Mosha <aggripina.mosha@gmail.com>; Usu Mallya <usu.mallya@tgnp.org>; Ruth Meena <rndesanjo@gmail.com>
Sent: Friday, October 18, 2013 6:10 AM
Subject: Re: [Wanazuoni] Between Class, Race and Gender

Chambi,

I love this article. It is brilliant.

However, I am not convinced of the need to 'collapse' gender, class
and race into one grand category called patriarchy .. and wonder how
others feel about it?

I don't agree with the idea that patriarchy as patriarchy is a
gendering classing and racializing system of domination .... for me, I
remain comfortable with the idea of intersecting social forces of
patriarchy and neoliberalism and racism [you may assist me in updating
what conceptual tool is used these days for 'intersecting' or
interweaving ..]

however I agree and believe you have advanced our analysis forward by
insisting on the primacy of gender analysis of patriarchy when
analysing any form of power relations in society .. though I would
still add 'along with eg imperialism and race'

thanks for this thoughtful essay ..and thanks Demere for sharing

I hope TGNP is circulating the article around to all staff, members
and partners .. a great background document for learning sessions ..

Marge

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