If only 2% of psychologists are African American, it
suggests that black people will be less likely to come to counselors for their
problems because they would probably most prefer someone who looks like them.
Areas of concern for black men are that it suggests that black men will be much
less likely to go into getting counseled compared to men of other races,
employment issues, increased anger from oppression and anger, feeling
invisible, and being associated with a role strain
The components of self-esteem for Black women were social support and self-reliance. These were both suggested strongly in the focus group used for the study
Both black heterosexual and homosexual
couples are exactly the same besides sexual orientation. Both make less money
than their white counterparts, they both are affected by the same stereotypes
related to color, they both are generally discriminated against, they both
raise more children. However, black homosexual couples are hit by oppression stronger
than heterosexual couples.
Being gay is not a choice. That idea is an old myth. Watson is talking about
people who have strong beliefs in the church but do not sympathize to the fact
that being homosexual is as strong of a sin as all others and that is talked
down upon more
I
feel like it is difficult to address homophobia in the black community because
there are so many different opinions. Personally, informing people that are not
educated about homosexuals may be difficult because of ideas that have been
rooted within black families. On college campuses I feel like it may be
discussed but it will still be hard to address in my opinion.
The "At least I'm not gay" abstract shows AA gay and lesbian teens will conform to what is
considered “normal” and attempt to assimilate into the mainstream by physical
appearance. In quadrant 4, coming out would be extremely difficult because
there are even more influences that will marginalize opportunities for the
youth to find ways to receive support and learn how to deal with their
homosexuality because of their environment.
I agree with you on how it will be hard to address homophobia in the black community and how they have their own stereotypes of homosexuals. I do think that it will be easier to discuss it on college campuses because college students are more opened minded.
ReplyDeleteHow do you think it should be addressed in schools? How would it differentiate between high schools and a college campus?
ReplyDeleteI also wrote in my blog how stereotypes and discrimination are some of the common factors of heterosexual and homosexual couples. Not only is the color of their skin making them a target, but I believe it's the fact that both groups are constantly the minority. It seems almost natural for people of this world to oppress the minority, and this is NOT ok.
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