Two Faces: Health and Identity, is a Black woman's guide to health and authenticity. Throughout history, women have been pressured to subject themselves to a false standard that has been defined and reinforced by the predominant culture. Traditionally, Black women have been viewed in a number of contradictory ways. We know that women and minorities suffer disadvantages in life due to negative stereotypes, lower expectations, stigma, and discrimination. These obstacles have greatly impacted aspects of their identity and self-image. The importance of having and keeping a healthy life is not...
Two Faces: Health and Identity, is a Black woman's guide to health and authenticity. Throughout history, women have been pressured to subject themselv...