What is Intersectionality?
People are complex and the concept of having multiple identities that lend to the individual is known as intersectionality. At its core, intersectionality recognizes that individuals possess multiple dimensions of identity, such as race, gender, class, sexuality, disability, and more. These identities do not exist independently; they intersect and interact with one another, forming a complex web of experiences and social realities. It is important to note that intersectionality goes beyond acknowledging these identities in isolation—it emphasizes the ways in which they intersect and influence each other, creating unique experiences and challenges.
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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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Dealing with the Stereotype of a Strong Black Woman
There are many stereotypes that befall the Black Woman, many of which are rude and/or simply false. Even the “positive” stereotype of being a Strong Black Woman is problematic in the way it is dismissive of how hard living as a Black Woman in this society can be. This thought of the strong Black Woman dehumanizes and silences one’s ability to ask for help.
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