I believe that the identity development has created a new, unique lens through which Lorde can view her position in the world. In this respect, Lorde has managed to find her unique path in life and prioritize the core values in life. Acceptance of a newly emerged reality gave rise to differentiation providing the “poet warrior” with visibility of her own freedom and separateness. Lorde recognizes herself as a black lesbian woman who has found her own language in which she can express her identity and the self. In fact, naming and recognizing the difference, as well as acknowledging racial, class, and gender differences, is crucial for accepting the self and positioning in the world. Audre Lorde’s experience correlates with the paradigms that have shifted in lesbian and feminist movements.
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