Black Women and Resilience : Power, Perseverance, and Public Health / edited by Kisha Braithwaite Holden and Camara Phyllis Jones ; foreword by Valerie Montgomery Rice.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Holden, Kisha B., 1971- editor.

Jones, Camara Phyllis, editor.

Montgomery Rice, Valerie, writer of foreword.

Series:

SUNY series in Black women's wellness.

SUNY Series in Black Women's Wellness Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

African American women--Health and hygiene.

African American women.

African American women--Medical care.

African American women--Social conditions.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (473 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Albany, NY : SUNY Press, [2024]

Summary:

A critical examination of the health disparities and collective resilience of Black women in the United States.

Contents:

Intro

Contents

List of Illustrations

Acknowledgments

Love Letter to the Mosaic Beauty, Radiance, and Humanity of Black Women

Foreword

Introduction

Purpose

Organization of the Book: A Communal Approach to Black Women's Health and Well-being

Cultural Narratives about Black Womanhood

Toward an Optimal Health Agenda: The Importance of Our Survival

Journey to Wellness and Community Healing

Advocacy and Activism for Social Justice

Black Women Trailblazers and Thought Leaders

Conceptualization of Community Resilience

On Public Health

References

Part One Cultural Narratives about Black Womanhood

Poem 1 Jubilation

Chapter 1 Black Motherhood: Deeply Rooted

Black Motherhood: Mother-Child Bond

Black Motherhood: Matriarchal Stories of Resilience

Black Motherhood: Mindfulness Matters

Black Motherhood: Balancing Act

Black Motherhood: Adaptability

Black Motherhood Adaptability Principles

Express Your Feelings

Discover and Appreciate Your Worth

Embrace and Promote Black Consciousness

Seek and Accept Help

Incorporate Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)

Engage in Physical Activity

Acknowledge and Celebrate "Wins"

Evolve

Recommendations and Call for Action

Note

Chapter 2 Dispelling Negative Stereotypes and Images: Black Girl Magic, Black Girls Rock!

Jezebel

Mammy

Tragic Mulatto

Sapphire

Matriarch

Welfare Mother

Strong Black Woman

Texturism

The Politics of Respectability

The Politics of Silence

Impact on Health and Sexuality

Influence of Media

Resources

Chapter 3 The Superwoman (Sojourner) Syndrome and African American/ Black Women

The Unique Leadership Position of African American/Black Women

The Personal and Professional Juggling Act.

The Weight and Responsibility of the Pursuit of Wealth

Sojourner Syndrome, Superwoman Schema, and Health Disparities among African American/Black Women

Implications for Psychological, Spiritual, and Emotional Well-Being

Our Sisters' Sentiments

Superwoman (Sojourner) Syndrome: Factors Outside of Her Control

Superwoman (Sojourner) Syndrome: Factors Within Her Control

Managing the Superwoman (Sojourner) Syndrome

Recommendations to Live, Lead, . . . and Last

Recommendations: Best Practices for the Sustainability of the Superwoman/Sojourner

Live

Lead

Chapter 4 The Making of a Black American Quilt: Discussing the Threads of the Strong Black Woman Image through Family Narratives and Media Storytelling

Early Experiences with Black Feminism

Historical and Contemporary Storytellers

Resilience in Black Women's Identity

Connecting Modern Day Black Women Storytellers

Conclusion: Quilted Stories of Black Women's Past

Recommendation and Call for Action

Commentary: Nothing Can Break You Unless You Give It Permission To!

Conversations with Thought Leaders: Beacons of Light

Question: What one word describes Black women to you? Why? What does that word mean to you?

Selected Excerpted Responses

Question: What are some of the challenges that you believe Black women must overcome in navigating through our society? How do you think we demonstrate resilience?

Selected Excerpted

Challenges

Resilience

Question: What do you believe are the most significant health concerns facing Black women and families today?

Part Two Toward an Optimal Health Agenda: The Importance of Our Survival

Poem 2 Face Your Pace.

Chapter 5 The Black Women's Health Study: An Epidemiologic Snapshot of Black Women's Health

Background

Establishment of the Black Women's Health Study

Willingness to Participate

BWHS Findings

Chapter 6 Obesity, Heart Disease, and the Influence of Dietary Guidelines among Black Women

Dietary Guidelines for Americans

Food Consumption by Gender and Ethnic Group in the US

Black Women, Obesity, and Diet

Black Women, Cardiovascular Diseases, and Diet

Chapter 7 When Resilience Hits Its Ceiling: The Burden of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Maternal Health

Frontline Workers

Caregiver Burden

Chapter 8 Black Women and HIV: From Surviving to Thriving

Black Women and the HIV Burden

Black Women and Risk for HIV

Black Women, HIV, and Resilience

Narratives of Resilience

Social Support

Self-efficacy

Building Trust and Empowerment

Spirituality

Self-esteem

Conclusion

Chapter 9 The Nexus of Chronic Stress, Autoimmune Disorders, and Black Women

Autoimmune Disorders

Physiology of Stress

Case

Symptoms

Diagnosis

Treatment

Stress

Progression of Illness

Suggested Resource

Chapter 10 Mindfulness Matters: Mental Health Risks and Protective Factors for Black Women

Recognizable Mental Health Concerns

Anxiety

Depression

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder and Complex Trauma

Psychosocial, Sociocultural, and Environmental Stressors

Mental and Behavioral Health Stigma in the Black Community.

Promoting Resilience and Recovery

Chapter 11 Reckoning with Resilience: Black Breastfeeding

Significance

Historical Perspective

African American Breastfeeding Blueprint

From Representation to Power

Partnerships

Mentorship

Allies

Decolonizing Breastfeeding

Chapter 12 The Color Line of Infertility: Reproductive Disparities in Black Women

The Strong, Fertile Black Woman

Infertility Does Not Discriminate

Yes, Black Women Are Resilient. Now What?

Need for Research

Understanding Cultural Factors: Why Representation Matters

Selected Resources

Commentary: Abortion Is a Reproductive Justice Issue for Black Families and Communities

Uplifting the Activism and Leadership of the Black Reproductive Movement

Question: How do you feel about Black women's position or status in today's society?

Selected Excepted Responses

Part Three Journey to Wellness and Community Healing

Poem 3 Corona Reflections

Chapter 13 On the Frontlines: Stressors of Black Women Caring for Children of Incarcerated Parents

Under Siege: Black Communities and Incarceration

Methods

Findings

Surrender

Strain

Resilient Faith

References.

Chapter 14 Resilience, Recovery, and Resistance: Black Women Overcoming Intersectional Complex Trauma

Intersectional Complex Trauma

Black Women and Resilience

Trauma Informed Recovery Builds Resilience and Resistance

Conclusions

Notes

Chapter 15 "I Feel Some Type of Way": Experiences of Relationship Violence, Resilience, and Resistance among Urban Black Girls

Research Setting

Data Collection and Analysis

Results

The Street

The Home

The Body

The Mind

The Soul

Discussion

Chapter 16 Womanist Theological Bioethics: A Healing and Culturally Responsive Approach to Death and Dying in Black Communities

Standardized Bioethical Approaches to Death and Dying

Limitations of Standardized Approaches

Death and Dying in Black Communities

Considerations for Violent Death and Death Anxiety in Black Communities

Bioethical Implications for Black Women

A Justice-Oriented Approach to Death and Dying in Black Communities

The Need for Change

Recommendations and Call for Action: The Ongoing Necessity of Bioethics

Chapter 17 Blissful Balance: Spirituality, Healing, and Restoration

Worship and Prayer

Meditation

Yoga

Fasting

Writing as a Spiritual Healing Outlet

Sister Circles

Music

Summary

Public Health Practitioners and Researchers

Public Health Policy

Consider the Following for Forums, Discussions, and Research

Commentary: Organized Resistance Is Necessary

Conversations with Thought Leaders: Beacons of Light.

Question: What one word describes Black women to you? Why? What does that word mean to you?.

Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781438494241

1438494246