FIERCE Mothers

50. The Myth of the Angry Black Woman


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According to Wikipedia, The angry black woman stereotype is a racial trope in American society and media that portrays Black women as inherently ill-mannered and ill-tempered.

In this episode, Ugochi discusses this stereotype and the widespread effects of this myth, not only on black women's careers and perception of leadership capabilities but also on their mental health outcomes.

Here are the articles that Ugochi referenced on the show:

  1. The Angry Black Woman: the impact of pejorative stereotypes on Psychotherapy with Black Women
  2. Serena Williams and the trope of the 'angry black woman.'
  3. The “Angry Black Woman” Stereotype at Work 

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FIERCE MothersBy Ugochi Onyewu

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