When People Refer to Audre Lorde as "The Black Lesbian

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Multiple Choice

When people refer to Audre Lorde as "the black lesbian poet Audre Lorde," what are they doing?

• A) They are trying to help women overcome the effects of discrimination.
• B) They are reinforcing stereotypes about who "should" be a poet.
• C) They are being sensationalistic and trying to make her sound more appealing because of her sexual orientation.
• D) They are creating a double standard.
• E) They are casting doubts about her poetic ability.

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