Overview
- Fulfils the need for a narrative on the social and psychological experiences of African and Caribbean heritage women
- Explores Black women’s experiences of violence and abuse through the frame of silence
- Provides healthcare professionals with a resource for supporting Black British female victims of abuse and racialisation
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This book presents an in-depth account of nine Black British women’s experiences of violence and abuse. Through in depth interviews and analysis the author reveals their feelings of being silenced as children, women, Black women and as victims/survivors. Being silenced or staying silent about experiences of violence and abuse are key influences in how and when women access help and support and Kanyeredzi illuminates missed opportunities in how and when this help and support can and should be given.
Based on women’s descriptions of how they felt supported, listened to, yet ‘unheard’, chapters explore what professionals might face in the process of supporting Black women who access these services. The book contributes valuable understanding to the growing literature discussing challenges faced by minoritised women attempting to live full lives in the UK. It also includes images created as part of the project. This book is a useful resource for victims/survivors, students,researchers, clinical psychologists, counsellors, health professionals, social workers, educators and specialised violence support organisations.
Based on women’s descriptions of how they felt supported, listened to, yet ‘unheard’, chapters explore what professionals might face in the process of supporting Black women who access these services. The book contributes valuable understanding to the growing literature discussing challenges faced by minoritised women attempting to live full lives in the UK. It also includes images created as part of the project. This book is a useful resource for victims/survivors, students,researchers, clinical psychologists, counsellors, health professionals, social workers, educators and specialised violence support organisations.
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Keywords
- violence against women and children
- Black Women in the UK
- Race and Racism in Britain
- Gender Politics in Britain
- Minoritisation of women
- inter-generational trauma
- migration and displacement in Britain
- the strong Black woman
- body image and abuse
- abuse and violence against black women in britain
- shadow work
- racial betrayal
- gender and race studies
- sexual behaviour
Table of contents (6 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Back Matter
Reviews
“There is limited research and scholarship on violence and abuse amongst African-Caribbean women in the UK and this book makes a valuable contribution. This book is an invaluable resource for professionals, practitioners and policy makers working with African-Caribbean women who are victims/survivors of abuse. It explores the silences surrounding violence and abuse among African-Caribbean women in the UK and renders their voices and experiences visible.” (Dr Jenny Douglas, The Open University)
Authors and Affiliations
About the author
Ava Kanyeredzi is a lecturer in Clinical and Community and Forensic Psychology at the University of East London, UK.
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Race, Culture, and Gender
Book Subtitle: Black Female Experiences of Violence and Abuse
Authors: Ava Kanyeredzi
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1057/978-1-137-58389-5
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan London
eBook Packages: Behavioral Science and Psychology, Behavioral Science and Psychology (R0)
Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s) 2018
Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-137-58388-8Published: 11 April 2018
Softcover ISBN: 978-1-349-84448-7Published: 18 December 2020
eBook ISBN: 978-1-137-58389-5Published: 31 March 2018
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: IX, 227
Number of Illustrations: 9 b/w illustrations
Topics: Gender Studies, Sexual Behavior, Personality and Social Psychology, Counselling and Interpersonal Skills, Social Justice, Equality and Human Rights