Influence path
Kimberlé Williams Crenshaw
1959–?
INFLUENCED
Crenshaw's work in critical race theory is influenced by the feminist ideas posited by Simone de Beauvoir, particularly in relation to the intersection of race and gender. Beauvoir's discussions on women's oppression and the need for liberation resonate with Crenshaw's arguments regarding the unique experiences of women of color in a patriarchal and racially stratified society.
Simone de Beauvoir
1908–1986
INFLUENCED
The Suffragette movement, particularly its early waves, influenced de Beauvoir's understanding of women's rights and liberation that she later articulated in her seminal work. Her advocacy for women's rights echoed the efforts of suffragettes who fought for suffrage in various countries.