Silenced, Shamed, and Scatted: Black Feminist Perspective on Sexual Trauma and Treatment With African American Female Survivors

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Author(s): V. Nikki Jones (Middle Tennessee State University, USA), Donna M. Dopwell (Middle Tennessee State University, USA)and Lauren C. Curry (Black Lesbian Literary Collective, USA)
Copyright: 2020
Pages: 32
Source title: #MeToo Issues in Religious-Based Institutions and Organizations
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Blanche J. Glimps (Tennessee State University, USA)and Theron N. Ford (Independent Scholar, USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-9195-5.ch001

Keywords: Culture & Population Studies / Information Science Reference / Religious Studies / Social Sciences & Humanities

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The African American experience is grounded in a strong religious tradition that does not adequately address sexual violence against women. This chapter offers perspective on how religiously-motivated heterocentric-patriarchy marginalizes Black female sexual trauma survivors. Recommendations are informed by Black feminisms in order to support culturally congruent practice. These interventions emphasize Black women's lived experience, raise awareness of multilevel oppression, and foster the empowerment of Black women. Basic treatment considerations for African American female trauma survivors and their support systems are provided.

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