Soci al St andi ng of Afri can- Ameri can

Women i n Ameri can Soci et y

Social Issue Research Project
ETHS 2410
Spring 2014
MY SOCIAL ISSUE
social standing of African-American/Black women in
America.
The reoccurring problems I saw while conducting my research was: hyper
sexualization of Black women, severe and inaccurate stereotyping, self-
internalization and colorism within the Black community, and a severe
prejudice/discrimination in relationships and intimate settings.
SCHOLARLY RESEARCH
ARTI CLE #1
Study on the health of African-American women conducted by
University of Pennsylvania in 2012 by the School of Nursing.
In the article they interviewed 13 Black women on how they felt the
health care system catered to them, or how they felt about modern
health practices in general.
There is a severe disconnect between health care providers and
their patients.
I will provide access to an African-American medical professional
to address issues of concern within the Black community.

SCHOLARLY RESEARCH
ARTI CLE #2
The Black womans perspective on interracial relationships of a
Black Woman and White Man (bwwm).
The study asked college aged women, how they felt about interracial
relationships and asked the same question to Black women who were
married in interracial relationships.
There is a two-way lane of resistance in (bwwm) interracial dating.
To promote the positives of engaging in an interracial while
maintain your African-American culture.
Discuss why there is a disconnect from both parties
SCHOLARLY RESEARCH
ARTI CLE #3
The interpretation of (2) two books called, Longing to Tell: Black Women Talk
about Sexuality and Intimacy and Black Sexual Politics: African Americans, Gender,
and the New Racism.
The article discussed how often Black women are hyper sexualized and objectified,
and because of this they possess a low self-worth and self-esteem.

Because there is a very strong stereotype of how African-American woman are
portrayed, many young women fall into the negative stereotypes, continuing the
negative image.
To address these issue head on, and provide them with positive African-
American female mentors, rather than relying media.
INTERVENTION PROGRAM
A mentor-to-mentee program for African-American young girls (13-19Years
Old) to interact and be mentored by African-American women in
corporate/professional America.
It is a mentor based program that will take place throughout high school grades
9-12 th.
African/African-American girls throughout Greater Salt Lake Valley and
African/African-American women in various fields of corporate/professional
America
Goal: To promote higher education over all health and well-being and a positive
image of African-American women in American Society
Projected Cost: ~$1,650.00
RESISTANCE FOR INTERVENTION
Some of the youth may not participate if their peers dont participate.
Some of the professionals may not want to take the time to participate
in this program, because it is an on-going voluntary program that they
may not necessarily benefit from.
Some parents may be reluctant to allow their children to participate in
the sexual health portion of the program; for fear that it is a promotion
of premarital relations.
SUPPORT FOR INTERVENTION
Salt Lake Community Colleges Black Student Union
Beneficial to the college, in promoting club, and recruitment
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. Collegiate and Alumnae Chapters
Aligns with another program that is already established (possible collaboration)
Interviewee: Dr. Paula Smith- Associate Professor University of Utah; Collegiate
Advisor Sigma Omicron Chapter Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.
Would You Be Willing To Help Participate In This Program?
-AbsolutelyI can see this being very beneficial to both parties, and what youre trying to set
up aligns perfectly with what Delta Sigma Theta stands for and is trying to promote. Just keep
me posted if you decide to fulfill this, and we can get started.
IMPACT OF INTERVENTION
If these girls can see other African-American women in various
professional fields that will provide the encouragement and inspiration
they need to try to obtain their own goals. If you can change the amount
of effort they put into their school work, you effect the college
opportunities ahead of them, if you effect the college opportunities you
effect their job opportunities, if you effect their jobs you effect their
housing opportunities, and when they begin a new generation they will
have limitless opportunities ahead for a successful and productive life.
THE MIND IS
EVERYTHING. WHAT YOU
THINK YOU BECOME
( BUDDHA) .
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