The 'Angry Black Woman' Makes Real Women Angry

In this production two white men voiced Black characters. Portrayals of African-American Women in Media," to see if the watch-party observations were shared by a more representative sample. The angry black woman trope arises from the sapphire stereotype, [ citation needed ] which claimed that enslaved Black women were aggressive, dominant, and masculine: This myth and corresponding negative stereotypes significantly affect Black women intrapsychically, interpersonally, and are likely to influence the efficacy of mental health treatment. Racially-tinged accusations of resentment have trailed the Obamas since they entered the national political stage. It takes cooperation on the media side from folks who are producing and green-lighting shows and writing and developing storylines and character arcs. Franklin, exec VP-managing director, Spark Foundry, a watch-party host.