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Aspen Lake is on page 101 of 118

This chapter was mainly on the intersection of being a black woman and a lesbian. I thought that it was really interesting. In particular how Lorde describes the misplacement of power on differences. The idea that in certain differences there must still 'always' be this inferiority/ superiority complex. This works against itself and further entrenches marginalisation. It does not lift you up, it further pushes people

— Oct 23, 2026 08:23AM

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Aspen Lake is on page 107 of 118

This penultimate (?) chapter was how poetry is not a luxury, it is a means that women have used go think, feel, process etc. It is a space where they can dare to create and imagine new possibilities. It is not the same poetry that men without insight have tried to claim. I think that this symbolises journalling for me.

— Oct 24, 2026 08:33AM

Aspen Lake is on page 88 of 118

This chapter on 'wome defining difference' is very powerful. It is actually here that the 'masters tools will never dismantle the masters house' is mentioned. I think here again is also a very clear longing for connection from Lorde, but this time in a proactive way for social change. It is a chapter as to why assimilation is never the right course of path to take. As well as how we can literally just see eachother a

— Oct 23, 2026 06:20AM

Aspen Lake is on page 71 of 118

Okay so I don't think I wrote anything down about the second chapter, but from what I remember it was mainly an open call to a white feminist to recognise her lack of involvement in racial justice.

— Oct 22, 2026 11:42AM

Aspen Lake is on page 8 of 118

I think that the main point of this at the moment is that it is better to say something than to be quiet. Eventually it will come out anyway. And also you what does staying quiet about what you think actually do anyways? It is trying to say that we have become socialised into accepting the fear of what others may think etc. instead of speaking about what we find important in our lives.

She also mentioned something

— Oct 10, 2026 07:23AM