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Record Nr.

UNINA9910298061103321

Autore

Kanyeredzi Ava

Titolo

Race, culture, and gender : Black female experiences of violence and abuse / / by Ava Kanyeredzi

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London : , : Palgrave Macmillan UK : , : Imprint : Palgrave Macmillan, , 2018

ISBN

1-137-58389-4

Edizione

[1st ed. 2018.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (IX, 227 p. 9 illus.)

Disciplina

155.33

Soggetti

Sex (Psychology)

Gender expression

Sexual behavior

Personality

Social psychology

Counseling

Social justice

Human rights

Gender Studies

Sexual Behavior

Personality and Social Psychology

Counselling and Interpersonal Skills

Social Justice, Equality and Human Rights

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Sommario/riassunto

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.  .