When a Family Member Won't Take Accountability
Isn't family a complicated thing? On one hand, you've got all these shared memories and inside jokes, and on the other, you can have deep-seated misunderstandings and years-long grudges. At Space to Reflect, one common theme that comes up time and again is the challenge of a family member who refuses to take accountability. You know, the uncle who always blames someone else for his actions or the sister who can never admit she's wrong. Sounds familiar, right? Read about some ways to cope if a family member will not take accountability.
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Model Minority Myth: Overcoming the Constraints of “Positive” Stereotypes
If you come from a marginalized culture, you’ve probably dealt with stereotypes and different forms of prejudice. But the specific types of stereotypes you face can differ based on your background. For example, some minorities face the “model minority myth.” What does it mean to be seen as a model minority? Basically, the model minority myth promotes the idea that people from certain cultures naturally possess a range of positive traits, such as high intelligence, strong work ethics, politeness, and attention to detail.
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Why is Self-Care so Important for Black Women?
Black Women hold multiple marginalized identities that heighten opportunities to incur stress. Studies have shown that prolonged encounters with stress can lead to negative health effects such as diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, and heart disease. The National Institutes of Health published a qualitative assessment of both gender and race related to stress which showed “Black women report higher levels of psychological stress than White women and carry a disproportionate burden of chronic conditions associated with psychological stress, including obesity.”
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