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Black Female Sexuality: Intersectional Identities and Historical Contexts
Natasha Crooks1, Randi Singer, Audrey Tluczek
1University of Illinois Chicago College of Nursing, Chicago (Drs Crooks and Singer); and School of Nursing, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison (Dr Tluczek).
Abstract:
Black females experience significant sexual health disparities. Intersectionality theory offers nurses a framework to address health disparities. Intersectionality theory examines how categorical identities of difference confer power or oppression, affect social interactions, and influence individuals' engagement with institutional structures. This secondary analysis of qualitative data details the damaging effects that power, oppression, and disadvantaged identities have on the sexual health of Black women. Twenty participants explained how the intersection of race, gender, age, education, and sexuality influences sexual health risk. Our expanded model of intersectionality theory emphasizes historical context with implications for research, practice, and education to promote health equity.
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