CHAPTER 12 Multicultural Counseling Contexts: African Americans

Question 1

where do black women rank in terms of education and pay

Answer 1

they are the most educated but the least paid

Question 2

what is the lifespan of blacks compared to whites

Answer 2

5-6 years shorter

Question 3

what is a maafa

Answer 3

african holocaust suffered by those from africa by the hands of european colonists and arabic countries.

Question 4

how many blacks died due to the slave trade

Answer 4

100 million

Question 5

how many died due to the slave ships alone

Answer 5

12 million

Question 6

what are 3 strengths of african americans

Answer 6

extended familliy connections, religion/spiritualiyt, positive racial pride

Question 7

in fractions, how much of african american grandparents taking part in raising their grand kids

Answer 7

1/3rd

Question 8

what are 3 benefits of having such extended familiies

Answer 8

reduces externalization and internalization of issues in children, reduces financial difficulty, close family means better mental health

Question 9

what is a core issue taught to children of african americans x3

Answer 9

racial pride, role flexbility and religions background

Question 10

how are african american men less misogynistic than white men

Answer 10

more accepting of women’s roles and share in responsibilites of the family

Question 11

what is racial socialization in african american

Answer 11

teaching black kids about racism

Question 12

what race is the most religious in america

Answer 12

black people (74% believe in a god)

Question 13

what religion are most blacks

Answer 13

christian - particularly protestant

Question 14

what cultural value help LGBTQIA+ black youth

Answer 14

spirituality

Question 15

what 3 demographics in the black community have it the worst in terms of racism

Answer 15

Black women, Black transgender people, and poor Black

Question 16

what are 3 benefits of racial socialization for african american chlidren

Answer 16

Messages of cultural pride from parents are associated with the development of positive ethnic identity, self‐esteem, and socioemotional competence in African American children

Question 17

what is internalized racism

Answer 17

acceptance of racial stereotypes, beliefs, and ideologies that support white supremacy and devalue Black people and other People of Color.

Question 18

what is a gendered racial microaggression

Answer 18

“subtle and everyday nonverbal, verbal, behavioral, and environmental expressions of oppression based on the intersection of one’s race and gende

Question 19

what are 4 drawbacks of trying to fulfill the strong black superwoman trope

Answer 19

greater levels of depression, poor sleep quality, using food to cope with stress, and less likelihood of seeking help or practicing self‐care

Question 20

what 5 things need to be taken into consideration when working with african americans dealing with issues of their culture

Answer 20

experiences with racism
influences of multiple social identities
influence of african american culture
experience of majority culutre
experience of endowments of their culture

Question 21

how much more likely are black students to be suspended than white students

Answer 21

2-5x more

Question 22

what 10 things are needed for a counselor to work with a black client

Answer 22

see that power and privilege affect counseling
see big diversity among african americans
if involuntary in therapy, see how you can make therapy work for them
identify the positive in the client
identity their goals and help them find them
collaborate on interventions
see external factors to issue
look at racial identity
be mindful of race and gender
do not assume racism is related to teh issue