BluBlood
"Mississippi Woman"
Of course you know this isn't a question from Blu. Found the article on Netnoir's page. Just found it interesting.
"I believe there are three key reasons for this problem. First, many black women aare not taught to identify with, nor value their feminity in our society. In order to get ahead and be respected as a perceived economically disadvantaged group, too many young black women focus on and develop their mind, intellect and job skills more than their femininity. Secondly, there is not a lot of support for black womanhood and black femininity. Media images still espouse standards that do not speak to black womanhood nor positively reflect it. Third, young black women who are beginning to discover themselves often send out mixed and confusing messages about who they are. They are experimenting with personal values and standards that are usually acquired from the wrong places. And young men easily pick up on this. How can they not?!! THis problem also extends into the greater community of women of color."
What Can You Do
"Young girls can learn to avoid getting hooked into the syndrome of: "Being a strong black woman at all costs, who can make it all by herself and does not need anyone." Believe me, that is a painful trap for many adult women, for whom this issue was overemphasized. Having this attitude alienates those who would cherish and truly love you. Young girls must learn that they can be intelligent, independent, capable and talented, and at the same time learn to balance those traits by allowing themselves to be supported and nurtured. Being feminine means opening up and trusting who you are, what you feel, and what your heart tells you. It means following your heart as a woman, as well as your logical mind."
What are your thoughts?
Full article: http://128.242.217.168/index.cfm?go=/women/voices/20010630_played.cfm
"I believe there are three key reasons for this problem. First, many black women aare not taught to identify with, nor value their feminity in our society. In order to get ahead and be respected as a perceived economically disadvantaged group, too many young black women focus on and develop their mind, intellect and job skills more than their femininity. Secondly, there is not a lot of support for black womanhood and black femininity. Media images still espouse standards that do not speak to black womanhood nor positively reflect it. Third, young black women who are beginning to discover themselves often send out mixed and confusing messages about who they are. They are experimenting with personal values and standards that are usually acquired from the wrong places. And young men easily pick up on this. How can they not?!! THis problem also extends into the greater community of women of color."
What Can You Do
"Young girls can learn to avoid getting hooked into the syndrome of: "Being a strong black woman at all costs, who can make it all by herself and does not need anyone." Believe me, that is a painful trap for many adult women, for whom this issue was overemphasized. Having this attitude alienates those who would cherish and truly love you. Young girls must learn that they can be intelligent, independent, capable and talented, and at the same time learn to balance those traits by allowing themselves to be supported and nurtured. Being feminine means opening up and trusting who you are, what you feel, and what your heart tells you. It means following your heart as a woman, as well as your logical mind."
What are your thoughts?
Full article: http://128.242.217.168/index.cfm?go=/women/voices/20010630_played.cfm
