Understanding Misogynoir and its Impact on the Mental Health of Black and Mixed Race Black Cis, Trans, Queer and Lesbian Identifying Women. A Counsellor's Guide to Exploring Misogynoir

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dc.contributor.authorMcNaughton, Sherine
dc.date.accessioned2024-06-20T18:41:12Z
dc.date.available2024-06-20T18:41:12Z
dc.date.issued2024-04-23
dc.description.abstractThe unique mental health concerns of Black women in Canada are understudied in the field of psychotherapy. Misogynoir is a term coined by Dr. Moya Bailey to highlight the gendered anti-black racism and discrimination that exist at the intersection of being black and female-identifying. Given that more Black women are accessing counselling services, this paper explores the concept of misogynoir, its history, and its enduring and profound impact on the mental health of Black women. Through an exploration of existing literature and qualitative research, this paper delves into the various manifestations of misogynoir, including an in-depth look at the popular controlling stereotypes, microaggressions and systemic discrimination. Moreover, this paper highlights unique ways that misogynoir as a form of anti-blackness impacts Black women’s stress, anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues. The research shines a light on the importance of addressing and acknowledging misogynoir in the counselling room. By understanding the nuanced experience of Black women and centring their voices in the discussion surrounding mental health, this paper advocates for a more inclusive and culturally competent approach to supporting the well-being of Black women that is rooted in an understanding of intersectional, critical race and Black feminist theory.
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11803/2492
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisher.institutionCity University of Seattle (CityU)
dc.rightsAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 United States
dc.rightsopenAccess
dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/us/
dc.subjectmisogynoir
dc.subjectanti-blackness
dc.subjectmicroaggressions
dc.subjectwhite fragility
dc.subjectracial colorblindness
dc.subjectracial gaslighting
dc.subjectracial stereotypes/epithets
dc.subjectrespectability politics
dc.titleUnderstanding Misogynoir and its Impact on the Mental Health of Black and Mixed Race Black Cis, Trans, Queer and Lesbian Identifying Women. A Counsellor's Guide to Exploring Misogynoir
dc.typeCapstone
thesis.degree.disciplineCounselling
thesis.degree.grantorCity University of Seattle (CityU)
thesis.degree.levelMasters
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Counselling
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