Content & Trigger Warnings for Sister Outsider (1984)
6 content warnings identified for this book.
Quick Summary
Yes, Sister Outsider (1984) contains 6 content warnings : Ableism (depicted), Hate crimes (depicted), Homophobia / transphobia (depicted), Racial slurs / racism (depicted), Religious persecution, Sexual assault / rape.
The most severe warnings are for Homophobia / transphobia (depicted) (severity 4/5), Racial slurs / racism (depicted) (severity 4/5).
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| Warning | Severity | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Identity & Discrimination | |||
| Ableism (depicted) | 2/5 | Referenced | Lorde discusses intersecting forms of oppression including ableism |
| Hate crimes (depicted) | 3/5 | Depicted | Discusses racially and sexually motivated violence |
| Homophobia / transphobia (depicted) | 4/5 | Depicted | Addresses homophobia experienced as a Black lesbian |
| Racial slurs / racism (depicted) | 4/5 | Depicted | Essays confront racism and its effects on Black women |
| Religious persecution | 2/5 | Referenced | Discusses various forms of persecution and marginalization |
| Violence & Physical Harm | |||
| Sexual assault / rape | 2/5 | Referenced | References to sexual violence against women |
Identity & Discrimination
Violence & Physical Harm
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