MARXIST FEMINISM IN “WOMAN WORK” BY MAYA ANGELOU

Abstract

The following analysis focuses on the poem “Woman Work” by Maya Angelou, an American poetess and a black woman, who raised her voice for women of that times those were slaves in the household and society as well. Following are the key features of Marxist feminism:

• Sense of alienation


• Want of identity


• Wish of freedom

This poem was analyzed in perspective of feminism theory and it was all about self-exploration mainly through the poetry and primarily by women. The major themes of Maya Angelou works focus on feminism, identity crises, family and racism.