Conceptualizing Black Feminist-Womanist Gerontology
2024

Understanding Black Feminist-Womanist Gerontology

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Author Information

Author(s): Wallace Brandy, Ford Cassandra, Baker Tamara

Hypothesis

How can Black Feminist and Womanist perspectives inform gerontology for older Black women?

Conclusion

The study proposes a culturally relevant model for understanding the aging experiences of Black women.

Supporting Evidence

  • Black women face unique challenges in healthcare that lead to poorer health outcomes.
  • Traditional aging theories often overlook the cultural context of Black women's experiences.

Takeaway

This study looks at how Black women age and thrive, suggesting that we need to think differently about their experiences.

Methodology

The study summarizes principles and methodological approaches of Black Feminist and Womanist perspectives.

Participant Demographics

Older Black women.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1093/geroni/igae098.3447

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