Analysis of Feminism Thought Reflected in Maya Angelou’s Selecetd Poetries

The research method used is a qualitative method. Researchers use note-taking as an instrument to reveal valid data. The finding is that black feminism is reflected in three poems by Maya Angelou. In the poem “Still I Rise”, there is a thought of black feminism that depicts a brave African-American woman who wants to rise above the discrimination of the majority of white Americans. They want to show extraordinary, strong, and cannot be underestimated. In the poem “Phenomenal women” also contains thoughts of black feminism that send a message about African-American women who are confident and trying to break the standards of beauty and society. In the poem "Equality," there is a message about women who are strong and courageous in fighting for freedom for themselves and their groups. They want to be equal and receive their rights as human beings and must be free from the shackles of discrimination they have experienced for centuries