The manifesto defined radical feminism as a political ideology that recognizes how society maintains men's power over women.
[3] The text declared that women are living in a male power structure that reinforces men's egos: "We are rewarded according to how well we perform these services.
"[4] In childhood, while girls' future identities were predetermined as submissive homemakers and mothers, their egos were repressed, while boys could explore a plethora of activities and "fight, get dirty, be aggressive and be self-assertive."
The text stated that in schools, subjects that teach mastery and control over the natural world, such as science and math, were oriented towards male students.
School counselors, it stated, recommended nursing for girls, whereas boys were encouraged to obtain the primary and dominant position of a doctor.
"[1] In order to encourage unity amongst Black and White women in the liberation movement, Ware promoted the concept of "consciousness-raising.
She advocated that consciousness-raising enables feminists to build group intimacy, create internal democracy, direct concern toward institutionalized oppression, and provide women with the skills to comprehend and initiate political action.
[7] Ware pointed out that White feminists failed to concern themselves with issues that mainly affected Black women, such as the barriers they had to white-collar jobs.
[9] Ware took a "constructive approach" that urged Black women to take initiative in proactive engagement and participation in the movement, and to center their voices and demands.
[8] Ware made significant contributions in pioneering Black feminism emerging as both a distinct and essential voice within the broader feminist movement.