1 Introduction
2 Not All Peaches and Cream: Contemporary Pressures Experienced by
Black Women
3 I Give All the Glory: The Role of Faith
4 Survival through Interdependence: Family, Community, and
Perceptions of Suicide
5 Only the Strong Survive: Perceptions of Strength and
Suffering
6 Conclusion
Dr. Kamesha Spates is Assistant Professor of Sociology at Kent State University. Her current research interests include the intersections of race, class, and gender, the African American experience, criminology, mental health, and qualitative methodologies.
"Those in the field of suicide prevention and intervention need to
know some of the findings in Dr. Spates’s thought-provoking study.
The many stories she shares from the women she interviewed are
captivating, as we learn how their convictions give them a sense of
self-worth. This book needs to be distributed widely into our
communities. What a great read!”
—Donna Holland Barnes, Howard University
“The book lets thirty-three black females speak for themselves in
integrating three explanations—relatively high levels of
religiosity, denser social networks creating a strong sense of
responsibility, and an inner sense of strength derived from a
history of coping with prejudice. It deserves to become a classic
in understanding race and suicide.”
—Steven Stack, Wayne State University
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