A Woman's Worth: A Look into Phenomenal Woman by Maya Angelo

In Phenomenal Woman, Mrs. Angelou, describes herself from her own point of view. She talks of her inner mystery and explains, to those who can’t see it, why men notice her. Using a very rhythmic rhyming scheme, she projects a strong self-confidence. Using phrases that describe her body help her to show that self-assuredness. Every action she makes, from the stride in my step, to the fire in my eyes, shows that she moves about a room like she has complete control. The words she uses show that she knows what she is doing, and everything is intentional. She knows that even though she is not the generic, petite woman, she is beautiful and can attract attention from anyone she wants to. At one point, Maya Angelou says, I’m a woman. This statement is very broad. Broad in the sense that it speaks for many women, not just he

There are so many brilliantly talented, beautiful, deeply thoughtful and intelligent African-American women who are shaping our world today and doing everything possible to make it a richer and better place. Black women have so much to offer our country, so many gifts to share with all of us. And yet, as a society and as a nation, we have never quite stopped to appreciate the truth of their experience, the verity of what it feels like to be Black and female, the reality that no matter how intelligent, competent, and dazzling she may be, a Black woman in our country today still cannot count on being understood and embraced by mainstream White America.

rself. She says this and it says, to me, that she is what she is. She is a woman, a woman who is phenomenal because she is herself, and she does not try to be anyone else but herself. Another place in this poem that shows this is when she says, it’s the fire in my eyes, And the flash of my teeth, The swing in my waist, And the joy in my feet. At this point, she truly shows her happiness, in general, and with who she is. Pretty women wonder where my secret lies. Men themselves have wondered what they see in me. With these two phrases, among others, Maya Angelou almost leads the reader to think that she believes herself to be unattractive. Although, being herself is what makes her attractive. She proceeds to show the reader, however, that being herself is amazing, it makes her who she is, a phenomenal woman.

The societal role of African-American women has a history of independence and leadership. African-American women control the marketplace, live in a dual-sex political system, are involved with military campaigns, and perform riots. They also may serve as powerful queens. After the advent of slavery, women continued to be regarded equally by black males. Caretakers of the family, they also worked in the fields alon

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