Morgan Jerkins "The Myth of Strong Black Women"

Question 1

What does jerkins say about black women?

Answer 1

black women have been on the front lines risking their lives, comfort, and sanity for black people even as our own men fail to rally and protest with the same intensity we do for them

Question 2

what does the stereo type of a “strong black woman” do to women?

Answer 2

• ‘Strong Black Woman’ is often stereotyped and compromises the ability for them to be seen as weak/tired or anything but patient in the face of injustice
• Results in black women not being allowed to ask for help due to their ‘strength’ → holds them captive, behind a mask of suffering