The role of Black men in protecting Black girls' sexual development

IF 1.7 3区社会学 Q2 FAMILY STUDIES

Family Relations Pub Date : 2024-06-16 DOI:10.1111/fare.13054

Natasha Crooks, Wuraola Sosina, Alyssa Debra, Diamond Coleman, Rabiatu Barrie, Randi Singer

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Abstract

Background

Black girls in the United States are at increased risk for HIV and sexually transmitted infections due to early sexual development, stereotyping, adultification, and lack of protection. The Becoming a Sexual Black Woman framework highlights protection, or lack thereof, as a critical component of Black girls' sexual development.

Objective

The purpose of this study was twofold. First, we sought to understand how girls protect their bodies within the societal context of the COVID-19 pandemic and social injustice. Second, we aimed to explore how Black men can better protect Black girls' sexual development.

Method

We conducted 25 in-depth interviews with Black girls aged 9 to 18 years, primarily across the Midwestern United States. We performed a directed content analysis by reviewing transcripts, coding data, and developing themes.

Results

Findings revealed four themes: (a) feeling unsafe, (b) adultification of Black girls' bodies and increased vulnerability to harm, (c) desire for more protection by Black male caregivers, and (d) needing Black men to speak up.

Conclusion

Black men's engagement in girls' sexual development may significantly influence the health outcomes of Black girls and women throughout their life course.

Implications

Findings may inform future family-based interventions that better protect and promote the sexual health and development of Black girls.

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黑人男子在保护黑人女孩性发育方面的作用

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Family Relations Multiple-

CiteScore

3.40

自引率

13.60%

发文量

164

期刊介绍： A premier, applied journal of family studies, Family Relations is mandatory reading for family scholars and all professionals who work with families, including: family practitioners, educators, marriage and family therapists, researchers, and social policy specialists. The journal"s content emphasizes family research with implications for intervention, education, and public policy, always publishing original, innovative and interdisciplinary works with specific recommendations for practice.