‘I’m good’: Examining the internalization of the strong Black woman archetype
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DOI: 10.1080/10911359.2020.1844838
Abstract: The Strong Black Woman (SBW) archetype incorporates the fusion of strength, independence, resilience, caretaking, and invulnerability which informs behavior and self-perception. Rooted in the enslavement of Africans, the characterization of Black women as innately strong… read more here.
Keywords: black woman; good examining; archetype; examining internalization ... See more keywords
Strong Black Women: Linking Stereotypes, Stress, and Overeating Among a Sample of Black Female College Students
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DOI: 10.1177/00219347221087453
Abstract: This qualitative study examines how the “Strong Black Woman” (SBW) label can have potentially negative health effects for African American/Black women that contribute to eating disorders. This study addresses the gap in literature on racial… read more here.
Keywords: black female; strong black; linking stereotypes; women linking ... See more keywords