African American women are more vulnerable to domestic violence than White American women. Domestic violence is a physical, sexual, and economic abuse of power. Race, limited resources, and religious beliefs, are some factors for the cruel and violent treatment against Black women. “In 2011, the most recent year for which such data is available, black females were murdered by males at a rate of 2.61 per 100,000 in single victim/single offender incidents. For white women, the rate was 0.99 per 100,000” (Sugarmann, 2014). These numbers show the difference of the domestic violence death rate; where African American women has a higher chance of being murdered by a male than White American women.
Year by year, more than 2 million people are injured/dead …show more content…
Unlike White women, minority of Black Women are told about a neighborhood shelter after reporting their abuse. “The majority of White women interviewed (n = 12) reported that police recommended the local shelter to them after responding to their domestic violence calls. In contrast, only 2 Black women reported being told about a local shelter at the time of police response” (Few 492). Supposing for a short period of relief, the police are not able to be a protector for African American women as they are for White American women. “Half of the women (n = 15), all White, reported using the police to threaten their partner. None of the Black women reported that the police could be used as a vehicle for temporary safety or as kind of “weapon” against their abusive partner” (Few 493). African American women do not have any advantages when facing the same predicament as White American women. “Black women talked about feeling like victims of racial discrimination by White police officers. White participants in the study more commonly discussed gender discrimination when describing their perceptions of sexist attitudes on the part of police officers” (Few 493). Racial discrimination is different from gender discrimination; White women are able to receive assistance, relief, and support, from police officers and others. Black women are restricted from these …show more content…
Black women are viewed as guardians of their relatives and neighborhood. “Culturally and historically, African American women have been looked to as the protectors of their family and community. Some women may feel because of their religious beliefs they must impart forgiveness for their abusers’ behavior… This form of “religious materialism or caretaking toward their spouse” casts them as their husband’s protectors and makes it more difficult for women to report their abuse or leave the abuser” (Alexander 02). Black women, who are victims of chronic abuse, feel they are required to forgive and forget because it’s a “righteous” act to do. Ethically, African American women owes loyalty to their spouse, family and culture. According to Alexander (2006), One of many commonalities among women of color is to be “A strong loyalty to both immediate and extended family, as well as loyalty to race and culture (the “yoke of silence”)” (p. 01). These religious beliefs form the fear of rejection from their friends, family and community. “Stereotypes amplify… African American women are “exceptionally strong under stress and are resilient” increase their vulnerability and discourage some from speaking out about abuse” (Alexander 02). African American women are looked as strong and tough individuals. When viewed as a resilient individual, you are looked upon as powerful. Different from White women,
Year by year, more than 2 million people are injured/dead …show more content…
Unlike White women, minority of Black Women are told about a neighborhood shelter after reporting their abuse. “The majority of White women interviewed (n = 12) reported that police recommended the local shelter to them after responding to their domestic violence calls. In contrast, only 2 Black women reported being told about a local shelter at the time of police response” (Few 492). Supposing for a short period of relief, the police are not able to be a protector for African American women as they are for White American women. “Half of the women (n = 15), all White, reported using the police to threaten their partner. None of the Black women reported that the police could be used as a vehicle for temporary safety or as kind of “weapon” against their abusive partner” (Few 493). African American women do not have any advantages when facing the same predicament as White American women. “Black women talked about feeling like victims of racial discrimination by White police officers. White participants in the study more commonly discussed gender discrimination when describing their perceptions of sexist attitudes on the part of police officers” (Few 493). Racial discrimination is different from gender discrimination; White women are able to receive assistance, relief, and support, from police officers and others. Black women are restricted from these …show more content…
Black women are viewed as guardians of their relatives and neighborhood. “Culturally and historically, African American women have been looked to as the protectors of their family and community. Some women may feel because of their religious beliefs they must impart forgiveness for their abusers’ behavior… This form of “religious materialism or caretaking toward their spouse” casts them as their husband’s protectors and makes it more difficult for women to report their abuse or leave the abuser” (Alexander 02). Black women, who are victims of chronic abuse, feel they are required to forgive and forget because it’s a “righteous” act to do. Ethically, African American women owes loyalty to their spouse, family and culture. According to Alexander (2006), One of many commonalities among women of color is to be “A strong loyalty to both immediate and extended family, as well as loyalty to race and culture (the “yoke of silence”)” (p. 01). These religious beliefs form the fear of rejection from their friends, family and community. “Stereotypes amplify… African American women are “exceptionally strong under stress and are resilient” increase their vulnerability and discourage some from speaking out about abuse” (Alexander 02). African American women are looked as strong and tough individuals. When viewed as a resilient individual, you are looked upon as powerful. Different from White women,