Fulfils the need for a narrative on the social and psychological experiences of African and Caribbean heritage women

Explores Black women's experiences of violence and abuse through the frame of silence

Provides healthcare professionals with a resource for supporting Black British female victims of abuse and racialisation

Autorentext
Ava Kanyeredzi is a lecturer in Clinical and Community and Forensic Psychology at the University of East London, UK.

Inhalt
Chapter 1 Introduction.- Chapter 2 Silenced through fear, threats and betrayal: a continuum of oppression.- Chapter 3 silenced, shamed, speaking out and the strong Black woman.- Chapter 4 Silenced and out of place: Feeling like a nugatory self.- Chapter 5 Feeling through the silences, seeking support and being 'saved'.- Chapter 6 Learning to hear the silences.- Conclusions.