In "Gender, Black Feminism, and Black Political Economy," Patricia Hill Collins presents a well-reasoned argument for incorporating Black feminist epistemology--namely, the use of intersectionality as a "theoretical framework"--into discussions of Black political economy. One aspect of Black political economy that Collins argues could benefit from such an analysis is the work/family nexus, or the interrelationship of work, wealth, and the family structure.

While, Collins presents a compelling case on how positioning Black women at the center of an exploration of the work/family nexus would elucidate the conditions of both Black females and males, her focus on "the family" as a central to discussions of Black political economy is problematic in its exclusion of individuals traditionally left outside of the family unit--namely gay populations and those without children. 

Even though she addresses sexuality as an important facet of intersectional analyses, she doesn't fully incorporate it in her analysis of the work/family nexus. While she identifies non-traditional family structures including "kinship groups," "communities conceptualized as imagined families," and "racially segregated neighborhoods," none of these family structures seem to be included in her largely heterosexual analysis and understanding of family as it relates to the work/family nexus and broader interpretations of Black political economy. 

Does her analysis translate to individuals who aren't operating within the traditional family structure? Given her imaginings of non-traditional family structures--such as those noted previously--would marginalized homosexuals who do not feel accepted/acknowledged in the Black community at large, like Dwight McBride, "fit" in any of these communities? 

Since her analysis is also based on historic and legal trends--such as antimiscegenation and property laws--that are specific to the U.S. (though similar laws may have existed elsewhere), does her argument inherently exclude Black populations from other countries or other immigrants of color?