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Ya’ll know we love a #BGOCresearch collab! Today we’re closing out the SP21 semester with 4x the genius, featuring: @SeannaLeathPhD (@UVAPsych), @morgancjerald (@Macalester), @Tiani_Perkins (@UMPsychology) & @Dr_MartiJ (@bwell_lab & @UNTsocial)

Drs. Leath, Jerald, Jones, and Future Dr. Perkins are chatting with us about their article “A Qualitative Exploration of Jezebel Stereotype Endorsement and Sexual Behaviors Among Black College Women”, published in the Journal of Black Psychology

The article focuses on how the Jezebel stereotypes fits within a broader history of Black women’s sexualization. We consider the developmental implications of growing up in a society that tolerates the sexual objectification of Black women on a daily basis. – @SeannaLeathPhD

@morgancjerald added: We explore how socializing agents, such as the media, family, and the church, influence Black women’s conceptualization of their sexual selves.

This project allowed us the opportunity to examine how stereotypes of Black women influence their perceptions of self and behaviors, and how stereotypes may be re-appropriated by Black women. - @Dr_MartiJ

I consider writing a form of revolutionary praxis. When I write for & with Black women & girls, I hope to honor their experiences & push conversations forward on how we (as a society) can do a better job of listening, protecting, & uplifting their narratives. – @SeannaLeathPhD

Black women should be able to exist outside of societal expectations for how we dress, look, & behave. I write to amplify the voices of Black women who, historically, have been defined by a racist, sexist society that ignores & devalues their excellence. - @Tiani_Perkins

Teju Cole perfectly captures why I write: “Writing as writing. Writing as rioting. Writing as righting. On the best days, all three.” - @morgancjerald

Takeaways from the authors: "Images, like the Jezebel, can have a detrimental impact on Black women. However, Black women also have the agency to re-appropriate these images for themselves" - @Dr_MartiJ

The women in our study discussed receiving messages discouraging sexual expression & expectations of sexual deviancy from a young age. We argue that society must reject such controlling narratives & foster the personhood & sexual agency of Black women & girls. – @Tiani_Perkins

To sum it up, @SeannaLeathPhD shared: We contend that society should honor Black women’s right to sexual exploration & desire, free from coercion & risk.

Thanks Drs. @SeannaLeathPhD, @morgancjerald, @Dr_MartiJ, and Future Dr. @Tiani_Perkins for sharing highlights of your #BGOCResearch! To our followers, please read and cite this amazing article! doi.org/10.1177/009579…

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