Relational Dynamics of African American Women

African American women endure a constant barrage of microaggressions (Sue 2000) that contain damaging cultural norms and stereotypes. African American women’s internalization and society’s perpetuation of these stereotypes inform their relational experiences. This article investigates African American women’s perceived relational experiences and coping strategies that influence disconnection with self and others.

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