Mentor/s
Dr. Victoria Osborne
Participation Type
Poster
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to explore Black women's societal standards and upbringing within their community, and how it impacts their mental health awareness and self-esteem.
Research has supported the hypothesis that Black women live up to impossible standards set up by a society that has been built off racism. Overall, not being themselves have begun to take a toll on this marginalized community. Because of this the self-love/ self-worth in Black women particularly dark skin women has been sustained. "Dark skin females remember the terms White, you’re right, if you’re yellow, you’re mellow, if you’re brown, stick around, if you’re Black, get back” (Brown, 2021).
It was hypothesized societal norms and lack of positive Black female role models decreases Black females' level of self worth/self-love.
College and Major available
Social Work MSW
Location
Digital Commons & West Campus 2nd Floor University Commons
Start Day/Time
4-28-2023 12:00 PM
End Day/Time
4-28-2023 2:00 PM
Creative Commons License
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Black Women's Journey to Self-worth
Digital Commons & West Campus 2nd Floor University Commons
The purpose of this study is to explore Black women's societal standards and upbringing within their community, and how it impacts their mental health awareness and self-esteem.
Research has supported the hypothesis that Black women live up to impossible standards set up by a society that has been built off racism. Overall, not being themselves have begun to take a toll on this marginalized community. Because of this the self-love/ self-worth in Black women particularly dark skin women has been sustained. "Dark skin females remember the terms White, you’re right, if you’re yellow, you’re mellow, if you’re brown, stick around, if you’re Black, get back” (Brown, 2021).
It was hypothesized societal norms and lack of positive Black female role models decreases Black females' level of self worth/self-love.
Students' Information
Shikeda M. Paucar, Social Work MSW, Phi Alpha Honor Society for Social Workers, 2023