• Corpus ID: 151078180

Voices of the Earth: A Phenomenological Study of Women in the Nation of Gods and Earths

@inproceedings{KeilerBradshaw2010VoicesOT,
  title={Voices of the Earth: A Phenomenological Study of Women in the Nation of Gods and Earths},
  author={Ahmon J. Keiler-Bradshaw},
  year={2010}
}

• Ahmon J. Keiler-Bradshaw
• Published 2010
• Sociology

Historically, Black women have often been excluded from the discussion on leadership. This thesis argues that the leadership roles of the women in the Nation of Gods and Earths are consistent with the concepts of both Africana womanism and Black women’s leadership. However, through an analysis of Earth’s oral testimonies, this research concludes that though racism is the most pervading obstacle faced by Black people, The Nation of Gods and Earths must address and reevaluate the sexism that exists within its doctrine and practice. By doing so, the group can begin to recognize Black women’s leadership and utilize it more effectively. The Nation should collectively transform its gender inequality, in a way that does not compromise its culture, as a means of successfully sustaining and strengthening itself and the communities of which it serves. INDEX WORDS: Nation of Gods and Earths, Five Percenters, Leadership, Leadership roles, Black women’s leadership, Africana Womanism, Womanism. VOICES OF THE EARTH: A PHENOMENOLOGICAL STUDY OF WOMEN IN THE NATION OF GODS AND EARTHS