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 in | The Black scholar Vol. 22; no. 1/2; pp. 102 - 103 |
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Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
Published |
San Francisco
Black World Foundation
01.12.1991
Taylor & Francis Group LLC Taylor & Francis Ltd |
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Online Access | Get full text |
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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. |
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ISSN: | 0006-4246 2162-5387 |