Unsilenced and Redeemed.
1Merck Public Health Post-Doctorate Fellow, National Center for Bioethics in Research and Health Care, Tuskegee University, , Email: gspence45@aol.com; gwest@tuskegee.edu.
Journal of Healthcare, Science and the Humanities
|February 23, 2023
Summary
Black and African American women face exclusion and lack of relevance in society. This work aims to amplify their voices and experiences, promoting self-determination and ethical clarity.
Area of Science:
- Sociology
- African American Studies
- Gender Studies
Background:
- Black and African American women experience significant challenges in societal inclusion and recognition.
- Limited representation in positions of influence restricts their ability to voice perspectives and assert identity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To address the marginalization of Black women's narratives.
- To challenge external narratives imposed by white individuals.
- To advocate for Black women's self-determination in defining their lives and ethical frameworks.
Main Methods:
- Revisiting challenges faced by Black women.
- Analyzing the impact of limited representation.
- Critiquing external narrative control.
Main Results:
- Identifies systemic exclusion and misrepresentation of Black women.
- Highlights the need for authentic self-representation.
- Underscores the impact of external decision-making on Black women's lives.
Conclusions:
- "Unsilenced and Redeemed" seeks to rectify misrepresentations and empower Black women.
- The study advocates for enhanced quality of life and recognition of their inherent purpose.
- It emphasizes the importance of Black women defining their own ethical standards.
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