Sociocultural, sociohistorical, and sociopolitical effects on African American women's sense of self |
Posted on:2011-03-30 | Degree:Ph.D | Type:Dissertation |
University:The University of Iowa | Candidate:Leathers, Leslie Carol | Full Text:PDF |
GTID:1445390002968328 | Subject:African American Studies |
Abstract/Summary: | |
The current study was an attempt to increase understanding within the field about the self-conceptualization processes of African American women given the perceptions/stereotypes that exist about them. Grounded theory methodology was utilized to ascertain participants' understanding of themselves as well as whether historical and/or contemporary perceptions/stereotypes impacted how they saw themselves. The African American women in this study tended to define themselves in positive terms. Often their self-definitions included perceptions/stereotypes that are typically thought to be socially desirable (e.g., strong and independent). The participants' self-definitions tended to exclude perceptions/stereotypes that carry more negative connotations (e.g., loud and unintelligent). Future research should investigate the implications of perceptions/stereotypes for self-concepts of African American women who are also members of other traditionally oppressed groups. |
Keywords/Search Tags: | African american, Perceptions/stereotypes |
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