The UGLY BLACK FEMALE on "Being Mary Jane"

The UGLY BLACK FEMALE on "Being Mary Jane"

April 16, 2015 at 12:41pm

Michelle Edmonds, Psy. M.A., M.ED
Life and Wellness Coach
Serenity Weight Loss and Detoxification Program
www. serenityweightlossanddetoxificationprogram.com


THE UGLY BLACK FEMALE?..... Since I am a black female and a counseling psychologist by training, it seems only fitting that we should take this on.

In a recent episode of "Being MaryJane," she gets promoted because she revisits the real article entitled "THE UGLY BLACK WOMEN" written by Dr. Satoshi Kanazawa (Japanese born, residing in the UK) I admit I had not heard about the article before now. It is my hope that merely the name of this article will give new meaning to yet another unflattering concept: the "ANGRY BLACK WOMEN", on which I have spoken many times (The Weight of Anger) Perhaps now ya'll can better understand the origin of some of this anger; it is real and much of it is justified. 

Who else is the recipient of such unflattering journalism? Who defends Black Women? Our White sisters? Black men, will you give us a hand? Maybe you can be just a little kinder and compassionate in your actions too?! Surely, it must now be clear why so many black women carry a SEETHING ANGER just below the surface. YEP!  It manifests as being overweight and obese.  ( Follow us @  https://www.facebook.com/serenityweightloss) .

While the original article has since been removed from cyberspace; I nevertheless found copies of the apology, shown at this link:http://www.thewire.com/technology/2011/05/psychology-today-apologizes-black-women-less-attractive-article/38261/

I am wondering: Does the term "Angry Black Women " resonate now? What say ye about this terrible emotional abuse perpetuated on Black Women everywhere?

I am making this public statement: I WILL NOT BE "SEEN AND NOT HEARD". I will NOT be silenced.  I will  surely never allow myself to feel insulted by an UGLY JAPANESE man, with an African sounding surname!! Thank you to the beautiful, Gabrielle Union for the excellent "journalism" !

On The Angry Black Women
Satoshi Kanazawa has claimed that black women are less attractive than those of other races


COMMENTS by the author of this blog:

1) This mess needs to be responded to by mature, highly-experienced African American psychologists, therapists and other social scientists who can site factual rebuttals and give an unemotional response. Most if not all psychologists who "study' other races do not have sufficient size target groups nor do they know their subject group beyond demographic data and the questions they ask. In the African-American community, you will NOT  get transparency in this manner, as they can be masters at subterfuge.

2) Unfortunately, there is a dearth of African Americans seeking therapy or training  as therapists, because  it ironically, is perceived as a "White" activity
Unveil the lies and myths in the culture doing the analyzing and question why they are studying a  culture outside of their own. Dr. Satoshia does not meet traditional standards for attractive Asian men. Neither does he have a traditional Asian name. In fact, it sounds African! 

3) The race being attacked via the females of that race needs to be responded to by the MEN of that race. Notice a male is doing the analysis here. Thus, I submit that this article is driven as much by chauvinism as it is race.

4) Continue researching many of these blogs. There is much underground information that is valuable but also detrimental. Ironically, blogging too, is considered "white" person's activity

5) Finally, get rid of the stereotypes, by changing instead of denying them. Seek a coach or therapist to facilitate your healing. And yes I know, another so-called "White" activity. CHANGE and get the help that you need so that you  do not perpetuate these myths as well in your own behavior

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