Black women suffer disproportionately from 'superwoman schema'
Feb 5, 2024 · Black women in America are disproportionately burdened with the mental health syndrome known as superwoman schema, or SWS. It involves the perceived obligation to …
Black Superwoman Syndrome: What It Is and How ... - Bellwether
Jun 22, 2020 · Coined by Dr. Cheryl L. Woods-Giscombe, professor at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill School of Nursing, the phenomenon includes five major behaviors …
Michele Wallace - Wikipedia
Michele Faith Wallace (born January 4, 1952) is a black feminist author, cultural critic, and daughter of artist Faith Ringgold. She is best known for her 1979 book Black Macho and the …
Underneath the Mask of the Strong Black Woman Schema: …
Recent investigations have elucidated the influence of the Strong Black Woman (SBW) Schema on the mental health and treatment seeking behaviors of Black women in the United States. …
Does being a ‘superwoman’ protect African American women’s …
Sep 30, 2019 · Does being a ‘superwoman’ protect African American women’s health? New study finds that pressure to be a "strong black woman" can both help and hurt African America …
The Black Superwoman Complex - ChildSavers
Dec 12, 2018 · CasSandra Calin writes about the Black Superwoman Complex, its origins, how it hurts, and how to help Black mothers and grandmothers raising children alone.
How the “Strong Black Woman” Identity Both Helps and
Dec 5, 2019 · Being a "superwoman" could help African American women cope with racial discrimination—but it may have some drawbacks.
Sex and Stereotypes: The Black Superwoman’s Burden
May 1, 2023 · The Superwoman Schema (SWS) is a controlling stereotype that lauds Black women as invulnerable superhumans who must use their physical and emotional labor to …
Unveiling the Strong Black Woman Schema—Evolution and …
Mar 4, 2024 · Explored the relationships among discrimination, the superwoman schema, and emotional eating for college-enrolled self-identified Black American women. Examine the …
Black women contend with Superwoman persona
Sep 30, 2019 · Black women in America often feel pressured to act like Superwoman to cope with the stress of race- and gender-based discrimination in their daily lives, which can have health …