BLACK WOMEN IN LITERATURE: THE WORD AS AN INSTRUMENT OF STRUGGLE AND RESISTANCE

Abstract

This article aims to discuss how literature has been used as a mechanism of struggle and resistance by black women, in order to highlight different paths and themes that permeate such use. In this context, we propose a reflection on the voices that are present in literary writing from the place of speech of the writers, from their individual and collective experiences. Then, we carried out an analysis of how the authors, in their productions, approach issues related to identities, empowerment, struggles and resistance of black women. Historically, black women were placed outside the orders established by the patriarchal system, thus, the movement to give visibility to black women's literary texts is fundamental to deconstruct the dominant discourse and to recognize black female potentialities. Thus, the growth of contemporary black female authors in the literary sphere highlights the search for the “decolonization” of literature, using it as a means of identity existence and the search for equal rights. As a methodology for writing, we carry out bibliographic research, from different authors such as: Chimamanda Adichie (2009); Evaristo (2014); Davis (2016); Soares (2006) Osana Zolin (2009); Candido (2002); Facina (2004); Fences (2020); Ribeiro (2017); Zolin (2009); Guimarães (1998); Jesus (2000); Rufino (1988) and Santana (2015).