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Myths, Stereotypes, and Realities of Black Women

A Personal Reflection

The Sloan School of Management

It is well over a year since the appointment of Clarence Thomas to the Supreme Court. His appointment and the aftermath of the hearings remain controversial in the public’s eye. The event is credited by feminists for energizing the women’s movement. It was a catalyst for significant changes in the 1992 political arena. There has also been a substantial increase in the number of sexual harassment incidents reported. However, Anita Hill’s story represents more than sexual harassment for many Black women. The event serves as a painful reminder of how vulnerable they are especially when it comes to having their stories of sexual abuse heard and taken seriously. This article speaks to that pain and the complexity of understanding racism when entangled with sexism within the Black community.

The Journal of Applied Behavioral Science, Vol. 40, No. 2, 146-159 (2004)
DOI: 10.1177/0021886304263852


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