A woman’s claim of injury from a brick spurs an age-old social media debate between Black women and men
Megan Thee Stallion of lying or wanting to ruin the career of a successful Black man. More than three decades ago, similar accusations were hurled at Anita Hill when she accused Clarence Thomas, then a nominee for the U.S. Supreme Court, of sexual harassment.
“There’s a generation of Black men who, particularly in the post-Obama years, have not had the kind of life and professional successes that they want,” Neal said. “And sometimes they see Black women promoted in certain kinds of ways. They’re really in their feelings that as Black men they’re being left behind.” This disaffected bloc of Black men may feel less convicted to stand up for Black women, Neal said.“I am an independent, strong, educated, successful Black woman,” she said.
In cases where Black women have been criticized for coming forward, they are treated less as victims and face scrutiny as if they are “somehow at fault for the violence done against” them, said Shoniqua Roach, assistant professor of Black studies and gender studies at Brandeis University., an organization that provides group therapy for Black male youth, said he believes misunderstanding between Black men and women stems from unresolved past trauma.
Young Black boys are socialized to believe they must “be the bigger person” and “leaders,” in their relationships with women, said Roderick L. Carey, assistant professor in the department of human development and family sciences at the University of Delaware.
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