African American Women

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This paper takes a look at how the history of African American women is closely aligned to the history of social and racial oppression in America. The paper discusses how the history of this group is linked strongly to the development of the movement in this country against inequality and for civil rights. The paper further discusses how the history of African American women is also intimately bound up with the history and after effects of slavery.

Outline:
Introduction
Aspects of Culture and Tradition
Social Work Aspects
Further Research and Resources

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"Among the many other social and health issues that characterize this group are drug and alcohol abuse and dependency. Studies have found that there is a relatively high rate of drug and alcohol abuse among African American, which can be ascribed to factors such as feelings of oppression and social discrimination. (Washington & Moxley, 2003, p.146) As one study clearly states, among the factors that influence drug and alcohol use in this group are"...sociodemographic status, race and ethnicity, interpersonal relationships, and life events....(Lucas, Goldschmidt & Day, 2003, p. 273) Studies also reiterate these points with regard to prenatal alcohol abuse. " Ethnicity and race have been identified as significant correlates of prenatal alcohol use. One study found that that "...African American women were more likely to continue to drink throughout pregnancy than were white women." (Lucas, Goldschmidt & Day, 2003, p. 273)"

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