FAMILY- ORIENTED OR FEMALE- ORIENTED: WOMANISM IN SELECTED BLACK FEMALE POETRY IN AMERICA

Abstract

The current research article highlights the contribution of black women poets in African American Literature. The aim of this research is to highlight the image of black female through rhythmical language by using auditory imagery, verbal irony, visual imagery, metaphor, hyperbole etc. The inequalities of race (black) and gender (female) are addressed as they are no mute spectators.  They are redefined as they shattered the silence in twentieth century.  they began to break their silence and attempt to speak to the readers in a genuine voice. They share the drive to reassess and redefine themselves in the Past, Present and Future. The results show that the figurative language used in the poems can clearly represent the image of black women. Western culture has also gone through this. Families are no longer intact, and the population is gravely declining. So, victim feminism is no longer in style in these paradoxical times; instead, we need a more positive, inclusive feminism that would genuinely work. This study is an exploration of womanism in a few selected poems by black American female poets The study's goal is to further and spread the idea of better, universal feminism that works everywhere and for everyone. It is especially fascinating to examine the idea of womanism in the poetry of black female poets like Angelou, Jordan, and Brooks since they were simultaneously victims of white feminism and fervent proponents of black feminism. To analyze the poetry of these African American poets, the research used a qualitative methodology. This research will lay the foundations for a more rationalist, positive feminism that can flourish wherever. It will aid in rebuilding the highly subverted social structure and family unit that were victimized by feminism. More study in this field might be motivated by it as well.