What can you do?
It is important to keep Hetey & Eberhardt (2014) in mind when considering solutions, since in this case educating about exaggerated racial disparities proved to hinder progress in social change since participants became fearful of more crime. Is raising awareness of Black women’s unique intersection enough? Probably not.
We need to recognize that Black women are at a disproportionate disadvantage due to social categorization and negative or incorrect stereotypes and sexism. They have been helping Black people and women for years, it is time we give back and help to support their unique intersecting identities, too.
The American Psychological Association (2020) recommends three ways to help stop sexual violence against Black women
"Become an informed ally"
This means you should get educated. Read books, articles, websites like this one, websites by Black women, watch movies, etc.
(List of a few places to get started below)
"Center Black women in your advocacy"
Do not allow a repeat of the #Metoo movement; make sure you are lifting Black voices, not overshadowing or silencing them
"Support organizations that work on behalf of black women in your area"
Be sure that whatever organizations you are supporting also support Black women and advocate for anti-racism.
Other Important Resources:
National Sexual Violence Resource Center: https://www.nsvrc.org/
RAINN Legacy of Hope Society: https://www.rainn.org/
Center for Disease Control Sexual Violence Prevention: https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/sexualviolence/index.html
Check out apps like "I am Black Business"
Click this link for resources on how to be anti-racist and support Black people
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*I have no affiliation with these websites, I am just providing potential resources
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