"angry black women"
angry black women
Through engagement with black history, a women of colour's right for emotional expression has been suppressed or subsequently dismissed since the 16th century. This stereotype of an "angry black women" stems from enslavement and the separation of loved ones during this time. However these deep, consuming emotions were not valued creditable or worthy of women from such social status so was deemed only as aggression. These misrepresented ideologies were said to be the reasonings behind the women's abandonment, this was used as justification to dehumanise and objectify females of colour.
Labelled loud, boisterous, crazy, sassy and irrational for speaking truth and feeling hurt. An uncomfortable concept for an on looker as the exterior of a black women is to behold strength, and show no signs of weakness and defeat. When exposed and released is it only then that honesty is perceived as vulnerability and consequently unable.
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After generations of struggle relating to how much a women of colour has to give emotionally, it is clear that through contemporary society these stereotypes still exist. Attitude and body language may negatively taint a person's opinion once a black women speaks her mind unapologetically. The understanding for this is clear - too much/a conflict in power structure/control/threat.
soft and submissive
"soft and submissive"
A women of colour's mind is not one fixed thing, it is beautifully complex in the most engaging way. A very strong reasoning behind why these single minded stereotypes may exist. An easier way to identify and cautiously interact, once presumed knowledgeable.
The "Mammy" is a stereotype given to a women of colour who possesses a notion of motherly care and affection, however this is her object - devotion. A patient and sensible women who sacrifices her own self happiness in the intent of pleasing others. Never once viewed to "crack" or express any feelings of negative connotation, the "soft and submissive Mammy" is referred to as the anchor of the household in a domestic sense. Often subject to times of slavery where an illusion was given that these women were praised for their "obedience" and "manageability". In contrast, a change in character will socially redirect opinion straight into the ideologies relative to the attitudes given to an "angry black women".
dark vixen
"dark vixen"
A sex symbol and purely there for the satisfaction of male interest. Often seen and not heard, a fascination for unappreciative eyes. This stereotype linked to women of colour portrays a "promiscuous predator" with a focused intention of seduction.
A depiction of black women to the single existence of male pleasure and scopophilia, who's only value is sexual commodities. The stereotype of women of colour as "jezebels" has dominated racist misrepresentations, intensified within popular culture and contemporary media.
"She died from an overdose
of other people clinging to her
when she didn’t even have energy for herself."
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“The Strong Black Woman Is Dead,” by Laini Mataka
A figure within society that has past preconceptions of being mistreated or misunderstood and as a result has accepted the temporary affection of a male to compensate.
These racist, demeaning and fascist remarks have solidified conscious repercussions for women of colour regarding a stable platform to reinforce identity and reclaim ownership to each element of their personality.