Concept
Strong Black Woman (SBW) Schema
- The Strong Black Woman (SBW) schema is a cultural concept adopted by Black women to survive anti-Black and/or sexist discrimination.
- It is based in the idea of the Strong Black Woman, a portrayal of Black women as exceptionally resilient in the face of hardship. The concept was used during the American slavery era to justify their forced labor.
- The SBW schema includes cognitive traits like repression of emotions and caregiving, used as stress response behaviors.
- While the schema may result in more self-confidence in their capacity for resilience, it also has been linked to binge eating, depression, and anxiety in Black women.
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Updated 2021-03-21
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