We may see ourselves as being divided, but developing a good argument is an important part of academia - especially religious academia. In honor of Archbishop Desmond Tutu, please read the following words of wisdom. “My father always used to say, "Don't raise your voice. Improve your argument." Good sense does not always lie with … Continue reading M2M Introduces: Words of Wisdom
M2M Introduces: Words of Wisdom
Until we are willing to critique injustice, we cannot change it. Knowing both the current predicament, and the historical context in which our predicament was forged, is key to justice making. In honor of bell hooks, please read the following words of wisdom: “Consequently, it can be easily argued that even though white men institutionalized … Continue reading M2M Introduces: Words of Wisdom
M2M Introduces: Words of Wisdom
They way we seek accountability is an important part of making the world whole. If your religious understandings accommodate social hierarchies and their subsequent violence, then you fail to make the world around you better. In honor of bell hooks, please read the words of wisdom below: “As far back as slavery, white people established … Continue reading M2M Introduces: Words of Wisdom
M2M Introduces: Words of Wisdom
“When Black people are talked about the focus tends to be on Black men; and when women are talked about the focus tends to be on White women.”― bell hooks, Ain't I a Woman: Black Women and Feminism
M2M Introduces: Words of Wisdom
Social justice is not only essential for the oppressed, it is also essential for the oppressed. The healing we seek in justice making is essential for us all. To help understand this point, see the below statement on patriarchy, which we post in memory of bell hooks. “Unfortunately, our over-emphasis on the male as oppressor … Continue reading M2M Introduces: Words of Wisdom
M2M Introduces: Words of Wisdom
Misogynoir to Mishpat, grounded in a praxis to move us from hatred of Black women to justice, seeks to amplify the impact of White Supremacy on African descended women. While some believe that African descended women are not impacted by White Supremacy, due to our strength, bell hooks rightly critiques this assumption. Please read the … Continue reading M2M Introduces: Words of Wisdom
M2M Introduces: Words of Wisdom
“To be an oppressor is dehumanizing and anti-human in nature, as it is to be a victim.”― Bell Hooks, Ain't I a Woman: Black Women and Feminism
Words of Wisdom
“If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor. If an elephant has its foot on the tail of a mouse, and you say that you are neutral, the mouse will not appreciate your neutrality.”― Desmond Tutu (Foreword)
M2M Hiatus
Thank you so much for supporting the Misogynoir to Mishpat (M2M) Research Network which amplifies the religious epistemologies of African descended women. Our goal is to increase awareness of such women in religious leadership, religious academia (in all phases, and within all disciplines of religion), and religious activism. We are on hiatus until February 1, … Continue reading M2M Hiatus
Professor Madipoane Masenya (Ngwan’a Mphahlele)
Madipoane Masenya (Ngwan’a Mphahlele) is Professor of Old Testament Studies in the Department of Biblical and Ancient Studies at the University of South Africa, Pretoria. An NRF B-rated researcher, a member of the Academy of Science in South Africa (MASSAf), she has published numerous scientific articles and chapters in specialist books in the area of … Continue reading Professor Madipoane Masenya (Ngwan’a Mphahlele)
Misogynoir to Mishpat Research Network 