The Strong Black Woman Stereotype
Channel: Impostrix Podcast
Date: 2024-03-13

What is the stereotype of the “strong Black woman” and how does it show up in every day life?

In this episode, Whitney and Julia discuss the portrayal of Black women in media and the tropes or stereotypical roles that Black women are assigned, the challenges this raises and the impact it can have in the life of a woman. 

The conversation covers scenes from the comedy drama Amazon Prime Original TV series "Harlem" that highlight the struggles faced by Black women in healthcare settings and the workplace. They also touch on data from the Georgetown Law study "Girlhood Interrupted: The Erasure of Black Girls' Childhood" discussing the adultification of Black girls and the disproportionate burden of diversity, equity, and inclusion work falling on Black women in corporate environments.

Join Whitney and Julia as they explore these important topics and share their personal experiences and insights. 

Julia Washington is an artist, writer, and podcast host. She is the creator and host of Pop Culture Makes Me Jealous and Jelly Pops Book Club podcasts. Her hand-painted greeting card designs are not your mother’s Hallmark cards. Her hand-poured candles are literary-themed, inspired by books or characters from books. She currently lives in California where she teeters between existential dread and watching too much television. You can find her on Instagram or TikTok @ theJuliaWashington.

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Sources:
“Harlem”, Season 1, Episode 6 “Cuffing Season,” and Episode 7 “The Strong Black Woman.” On Amazon Prime Video

“Girlhood Interrupted: The Erasure of Black Girls’ Childhood”, 2017, Center on Poverty and Inequality, Georgetown Law.

Editor: Digital REM @DigitalREM