Black Feminist Thought as Methodology

Patterson, Ashley; Kinloch, Valerie; Burkhard, Tanja; Randall, Ryann; Howard, Alvin R.

doi:10.1525/dcqr.2016.5.3.55

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“…Our analysis suggests that African American women who experience homelessness are subject to intense, prominent, and endemic forms of violence, all of which are exacerbated by oppressions due to classism, racism, and sexism as shown in Figure 1. Here, women from Nia Imani's experiences were foundational to our analyses, as centering the voices of African American women who have experienced violence and homelessness is critical to developing effective interventions (Collins, 1989;Patterson et al, 2016). In alignment with Black feminist thought, we sought to support broad principles of social justice while working to eliminate intersections of oppression where gender, race and violence collide (Collins, 2000).…”

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Centering Our Voices: Experiences of Violence Among Homeless African American Women

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Hawkins

Graf

et al. 2022

Violence Against Women

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Women experiencing homelessness who are also survivors of violence require uniquely tailored programs to accommodate complex needs. To understand how violence shaped the lives of formerly homeless African American women, an instrumental case study design and community-based participatory research approach was utilized in this qualitative study. Focus group interviews with graduates ( N = 40) from a long-term transitional housing program were conducted. Using thematic analysis, identified themes included: cycles of violence, violence in the community, relationships with children, and coping with violence. These themes illustrated survivors’ growth through supportive programming and highlighted services dedicated to empowering women who have experienced violence.

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“…Located in southeastern Wisconsin, Milwaukee is considered one of the most segregated cities in the country (Frey, 2018; Rosenblatt & Cossyleon, 2018; Spicuzza, 2019). The poverty rate in Milwaukee county is 27.4% (Milwaukee, WI | Data USA, 2018), compared to 10.8% in the state of Wisconsin (Smeeding & Thornton, 2016).…”

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Centering Our Voices: Experiences of Violence Among Homeless African American Women

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Hawkins

Graf

et al. 2022

Violence Against Women

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“…Authors elicited Black feminist thought as a framework for engaging with community partners, in interactions with Nia Imani residents, and in the processes surrounding data analysis and dissemination (Patterson et al, 2016). Black feminist thought enabled authors to better contextualize African American women's experiences, as this perspective written for Black women by Black women directly counteracts traditional hegemonic discourse and examines realities of race, class, and gender oppression through an intersectional lens (Collins, 1989, 2002).…”

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Substance Misuse Themes Among Women Living in Transitional Housing

Lopez

Dressel

Deal

et al. 2023

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Traditional substance misuse treatments have not always taken women or marginalized populations into consideration. A holistic approach that addresses how drugs may be used to cope with trauma caused by violence, poverty, and neglect as well as employment of engagement strategies that connect populations with culturally relevant support systems are key, especially in treating African American women. As substance misuse rates rise among African American women, characterizing how this may influence or be influenced by relationships (such as with children, intimate partners, and social relations) is especially important in the context of effective treatment. The purpose of this qualitative study was to examine the themes surrounding substance misuse and close relationships among women previously enrolled in a transitional housing treatment program grounded in social support. Many women discussed how the program itself was an impetus in addressing not only their own substance use but also intergenerational substance use within their families. Women also noted how relationships with their children were vastly different pretreatment compared with during and after treatment, specifically emphasizing a positive improvement. Regarding intimate relationships, African American women learned to establish assertiveness and navigate healthier social relationships, all while sustaining drug abstinence. It is important to acknowledge the role of the healthcare professional in ensuring effective and culturally relevant treatment for African American women; nursing curricula should include evidence-based practice education and training on mental health and substance misuse specific to marginalized communities to more deeply understand the complex intersections of substance misuse, poverty, and social relationships in the lives of women.

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“…We used several indicators of trustworthiness in qualitative research to facilitate rigor. In accordance with Black feminist thought as methodology (Patterson et al, 2016), the first author engaged with participants by offering insight based on her personal experience and her knowledge of gendered racism and far-right misogynoir. Although Black women have different experiences from each other, they share a historical reality that can be collaboratively analyzed between the researcher and participant (Collins, 2000;Few et al, 2003).…”

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Far-Right Misogynoir: A Critical Thematic Analysis of Black College Women's Experiences With White Male Supremacist Influences

Onuoha

Arbeit

Leath

2023

Psychology of Women Quarterly

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Amid the (re)surgence of far-right ideologies in the United States of America, we introduce the concept of far-right misogynoir as a lens for understanding Black women's experiences of white and male supremacist influences and actions. Using a qualitative case study, we examined individual interview data with 17 Black women college students (18–24 years) from a selective, predominantly white, liberal arts college in the Northeast. Using Black feminist qualitative methods and critical thematic analysis, we highlight Black women's experiences of far-right misogynoir, as well as their social and psychological meaning-making of such experiences. The women discussed various manifestations of far-right misogynoir, including: (a) symbolic representations on campus, (b) interpersonal violence and intimidation, (c) Trumpism on social media, and (d) intellectual disrespect in classrooms. Regarding their social and psychological meaning-making of far-right misogynoir, the women described: (e) safety concerns, (f) social exclusion, and (g) harm to emotional well-being. Our findings reveal the unique adverse influences of far-right misogynoir on Black college women's psychological health. We discuss implications for scholarly discourse, for addressing far-right misogynoir, and for policy and practice to support Black women college students’ well-being.

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Black Feminist Thought as Methodology

Cited by 50 publications

References 18 publications

Centering Our Voices: Experiences of Violence Among Homeless African American Women

Centering Our Voices: Experiences of Violence Among Homeless African American Women

Substance Misuse Themes Among Women Living in Transitional Housing

Far-Right Misogynoir: A Critical Thematic Analysis of Black College Women's Experiences With White Male Supremacist Influences

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