Clarence Thomas and the Question of Fitness

The Clarence Thomas-Anita Hill controversy showcased two myths derogatory to the African American community. First, black women do not deserve respect, being inherently impure. Second, black men are animalistic in their sexual desires. Against this backdrop, support for Thomas in the polls taken aft...

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Published inThe Black scholar Vol. 22; no. 1/2; pp. 102 - 103
Main Author Taylor, Clyde
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published San Francisco Black World Foundation 01.12.1991
Taylor & Francis Group LLC
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Subjects
African Americans
Beliefs, opinions and attitudes
Feminists
Hearings & confirmations
Hill, Anita Faye
Individual Commentary: African American Faculty Speak Out
Judges & magistrates
Men
Political activity
Political aspects
Political campaigns
Sexism
Sexual harassment
Thomas, Clarence
Womens rights
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Summary:The Clarence Thomas-Anita Hill controversy showcased two myths derogatory to the African American community. First, black women do not deserve respect, being inherently impure. Second, black men are animalistic in their sexual desires. Against this backdrop, support for Thomas in the polls taken after hearings indicate the tendency to accept traditional male dominance and privilege resulting from the mindset that the man is always right. Black women leaders should be aware of this reality and take steps to mitigate it.
ISSN:0006-4246
2162-5387