Posttraumatic Slave Syndrome, the Patriarchal Nuclear Family Structure, and African American Male–Female Relationships

Vil, Noelle M. St.; Vil, Christopher St.; Fairfax, Colita Nichols

doi:10.1093/sw/swz002

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“…The weathering of cumulative environmental stressors (social isolation, invisibility, alienation, hostile work environment, labels of incivility and accusations of non-collegiality) is emotional labor that can exacerbate a myriad of adverse outcomes on Black women's sexual health, reproductive health, physical health and psychological health (Harrington et al, 2010;Prather et al, 2018;Sule et al, 2017;Williams et al, 2018). St. Vil et al (2019) offered a PTSS conceptual framework to aid social workers to center African American experiences within a historical trauma-informed perspective as response trauma-specific intervention.…”

Section: Consequences Of Ptss In Black Women Resistersmentioning

confidence: 99%

Next Wave of Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome Survivors

Rodgers

2021

ASW

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This study seeks to deepen our understanding of the survival adaptive behaviors, particularly features of Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome (PTSS), identified by Black women professionals who exist at the margins in academia and society. To date, exploration of posttraumatic growth has not been researched concomitantly with PTSS. By examining these variables collectively, this study’s model provides an original contribution to a growing but insufficient literature on Black women professionals who endure institutional racism. Using the Listening Guide, this study presents data from seven (7) Black women professionals in higher education. The study finds interviewees adopt Angry Black Women and Strong Black Woman schema, and PTSS features as a survival strategy stemming from gender discrimination rooted in proximity to Whiteness and habitual attacks on their professional acumen. Congruently, learnings revealed (1) Identity and Positionality, (2) Generational [In]visibility, (3), Professional Rage Located, and (4) Voices of PPTTG—Prayers, People, Trials, Tribulations and God. Dismantling White Supremacy must center Black women's survival herstories and healing at the intersection of anti-Black racism and hidden systematic policies. Practice models that nuance PTSS trauma-informed assessments, the addition of PTSS to the DSM, and widely accepted African-centered paradigms are essential for this wave of race work

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Section: Consequences Of Ptss In Black Women Resistersmentioning

confidence: 99%

Next Wave of Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome Survivors

Rodgers

2021

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“…These experiences are traumagenic, increasing risk for mental health problems and decreasing the likelihood of seeking help (Bryant-Davis, 2019;Pattyn et al, 2014). Cultural and historical trauma continues to exist in the legacy of slavery, displacement of indigenous peoples, and experiences of immigrants and refugees (Bryant-Davis, 2019;St. Vil et al, 2019).…”

Section: Cultural Historical and Intergenerational Trauma Systemic Racism And The Trauma Of Povertymentioning

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Trauma-Informed Treatment Practices in Criminal Justice Settings

Levenson

Prescott²,

Willis

2021

Handbook of Issues in Criminal Justice Reform in the United States

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Many people convicted of criminal offenses have a complex history of trauma that is overshadowed by the harm caused by their crimes. Although these truths do not excuse their criminal behaviors, it is important to understand and respond to trauma as one of the numerous and complex factors that contribute to criminality. Efforts to reduce crime and prevent future offending can be strengthened through trauma-informed policies and interventions. This chapter provides insight on the importance of trauma-informed care (TIC) in the criminal justice system by (1) discussing risk factors for criminality within the context of childhood adversity and adult trauma; cultural, historical, intergenerational, and systemic racism; and the trauma of poverty; (2) conceptualizing the impact of trauma on development of behavioral problems and mental health disorders; and (3) defining and describing trauma-informed care for practitioners in the criminal justice system. TIC uses principles of safety, trust, empowerment, choice, and collaboration to enhance engagement, build self-regulation and resilience skills, and avoid retraumatization of criminal justice clients. This chapter concludes with useful questions that professionals and organizations should consider when implementing trauma-informed care in their practice.

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“…Under strained economic conditions, and in an effort to increase self-esteem, masculinity may move from the acquisition of socioeconomic goods to the belief that the more women one sleeps with, the more masculine he becomes. 11 …”

Section: Structural Racismmentioning

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“…Instead of acknowledging the barriers created by systematic racism and oppression, some African American men may hold African American women responsible for their inability to obtain traditional masculinity. 11 …”

Section: Structural Racismmentioning

confidence: 99%

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The Traumatic Impact of Structural Racism on African Americans

Scott-Jones

Caadc²,

Kamara

2020

Delaware Journal of Public Health

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Many African Americans in the United States have been impacted by structural racism since slavery and continue to experience trauma because of health disparities, economic disadvantages, and segregation. This article will define race, racism, and structural racism, which has perpetuated trauma for African Americans. The authors present a theory called Post Traumatic Slavery Syndrome (PTSS) by Dr. Joy DeGruy, a social work researcher, to explain why many African Americans continue to experience trauma. PTSS is a condition that exists as a consequence of multigenerational oppression of African and their descendants resulting from centuries of chattel slavery. Looking at history and the inherent long-standing trauma that has and continue to plague African Americans can assist in addressing systemic racism and provide an opportunity to look at holistic restoration.

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Posttraumatic Slave Syndrome, the Patriarchal Nuclear Family Structure, and African American Male–Female Relationships

Cited by 20 publications

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Next Wave of Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome Survivors

Next Wave of Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome Survivors

Trauma-Informed Treatment Practices in Criminal Justice Settings

The Traumatic Impact of Structural Racism on African Americans

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