 In this respect, the Harlem Renaissance was far ahead of the rest of America in terms of embracing feminism and queer culture.These ideals received some push back as freedom of sexuality, particularly pertaining to women (which during the time in Harlem was known as women-loving women), was seen as confirming the stereotype that black women were loose and lacked sexual discernment.The black bourgeoisie saw this as hampering the cause of black people in America and giving fuel to the fire of racist sentiments around the country.