AFFECTIVE-SEXUAL RACISM AND THE NEGLECT OF THE BLACK WOMAN DOES LOVE HAVE A COLOR?
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Racism affects the affective and sexual lives of black individuals, restricting the use of their bodies and emotions according to the exclusionary logic of whiteness. Society often portrays black individuals as "ugly," "objectified," or "animalistic," devaluing and considering them less worthy of affection. This study investigated sexual racism and the rejection of black women, examining how these phenomena impact their affective and sexual lives. Fifteen black women, aged between 17 and 32, were interviewed using a semi-structured questionnaire. The results showed that affective-sexual racism, beauty standards, and stereotypes have a negative impact on the self-esteem, well-being, and love life of black women.
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