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

• Main Author: Keiler-Bradshaw, Ahmon J.
• Format: Others
• Published: Digital Archive @ GSU 2010
• Subjects: Nation of Gods and Earths; Womanism; Africana Womanism; Five Percenters; Leadership; Leadership roles; Black women’s leadership; African American Studies
• Online Access: http://digitalarchive.gsu.edu/aas_theses/2; http://digitalarchive.gsu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1001&context=aas_theses

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 consis-tent 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 be-gin 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.