Respuesta :
Answer:
defiance
Explanation:
The poem is set at a the time in which women did not have equal rights to men and were also African American. The author conveys a tone of resistance and disobedience First, she mentions the women's "husky voice, stout of step" because of the tough traits and perseverance to continue in spite of everything. Besides, the women "battered down doors" to fight for equal education and their children's needs. Finally, they have "fists as well as hands" to fight and talk when it is necessary.