Interconexões entre gênero, raça e classe na obra de Angela Davis: As mulheres negras e a dialética entre opressões e resistências
Data
2022-01-18
Autores
Souza, Thaís Rodrigues de [UNIFESP]
Orientadores
Teles, Edson Luis de Almeida
Tipo
Tese de doutorado
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Esta tese tem como principal objetivo discutir as contribuições teóricas da filósofa e
ativista estadunidense Angela Davis para o entendimento das interconexões entre gênero,
raça e classe na produção das opressões, ativismos e alterações das estruturas de
pensamento político tradicional. Esta tese examina, a partir de pesquisa bibliográfica, as
relações estabelecidas por Angela Davis entre os feminismos e a luta antirracista e sua
contribuição para o desenvolvimento dos feminismos negros. Nossa hipótese é a de que
as considerações elaboradas por Angela Davis foram e continuam sendo fundamentais
para o desenvolvimento destes movimentos e de uma ação coordenada contra as
opressões, que tem por consequência a criação de novas formas de atuação e de reflexão
política. Abordaremos suas elaborações em torno de noções como opressões, resistências,
liberdade e cultura, questionando como esses construtos conceituais se alteram ou se
aprofundam no decorrer do desenvolvimento de sua obra; quais conceitos ganham
relevância neste percurso; com quais tradições dialoga. Para tanto, novas epistemologias
e novas formas de produzir conhecimento que visem à transformação das relações sociais
são necessárias, assim como a mudança contínua de vocabulário que torne possível a
criação de alianças pautadas em identidade políticas de combate às opressões.
Consideramos que de forma autônoma e contínua a autora conecta suas elaborações
teóricas aos movimentos sociais e à cultura, como possibilidade de resistência
negra/estadunidense/afrodiaspórica ao racismo, sexismo e exploração de classe. Em sua
obra, o resgate da humanidade do sujeito subalternizado e a imprescindível recuperação
de sua identidade, longe de ser uma busca abstrata, se configuram como resistência
multiforme que visa à liberdade e a criação de condições alternativas de existência,
colaborando para o desenvolvimento pleno das potencialidades humanas.
The main objective of this thesis is to discuss the theoretical contributions of the American philosopher and activist Angela Davis to the understanding of the interconnections between gender, race and class in the production of oppression, activism and changes in the structures of traditional political thought. This thesis examines the relationships established by Angela Davis between feminisms and the anti-racist struggle and their contribution to the development of black feminisms. The main hypothesis is that the considerations elaborated by Angela Davis have been fundamental for the development of these movements and for a coordinated action against oppression, which results in the creation of new forms of action and political reflection. This work approaches Davis' elaborations around notions such as oppression, resistance, freedom and culture, questioning how these conceptual constructs change or are deepened in the course of the development of her work; which concepts gain relevance in this journey and with which traditions she dialogues. Therefore, new epistemologies and new ways of producing knowledge aimed at transforming social relations are needed, as well as the continuous change in the vocabulary that enables the creation of alliances based on political identities to combat oppression. This thesis considers that, in an autonomous and continuous way, Angela Davis connects her theoretical elaborations to social movements and culture, as a possibility of Black/US/Afrodiasporic resistance to racism, sexism and class exploitation. In her work, the rescue of humanity from the subjugated condition and the essential recovery of his/her identity, far from being an abstract search, is configured as a multiform resistance that seeks freedom and the creation of alternative conditions of existence, contributing to the full development of human potentialities.
The main objective of this thesis is to discuss the theoretical contributions of the American philosopher and activist Angela Davis to the understanding of the interconnections between gender, race and class in the production of oppression, activism and changes in the structures of traditional political thought. This thesis examines the relationships established by Angela Davis between feminisms and the anti-racist struggle and their contribution to the development of black feminisms. The main hypothesis is that the considerations elaborated by Angela Davis have been fundamental for the development of these movements and for a coordinated action against oppression, which results in the creation of new forms of action and political reflection. This work approaches Davis' elaborations around notions such as oppression, resistance, freedom and culture, questioning how these conceptual constructs change or are deepened in the course of the development of her work; which concepts gain relevance in this journey and with which traditions she dialogues. Therefore, new epistemologies and new ways of producing knowledge aimed at transforming social relations are needed, as well as the continuous change in the vocabulary that enables the creation of alliances based on political identities to combat oppression. This thesis considers that, in an autonomous and continuous way, Angela Davis connects her theoretical elaborations to social movements and culture, as a possibility of Black/US/Afrodiasporic resistance to racism, sexism and class exploitation. In her work, the rescue of humanity from the subjugated condition and the essential recovery of his/her identity, far from being an abstract search, is configured as a multiform resistance that seeks freedom and the creation of alternative conditions of existence, contributing to the full development of human potentialities.