#66: Why Not Me: A Qualitative Study on the Dating Experience of Black Womxn at a Predominantly White Institution (PWI) — Presentation Detail — Celebration of Scholars

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#66: Why Not Me: A Qualitative Study on the Dating Experience of Black Womxn at a Predominantly White Institution (PWI)

Name: Kortni Robinson
Major: Sociology
Hometown: Flossmoor,IL
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Type of research: SURE
Funding: SURE

Abstract

Black women are considered the most undesirable population to date. This phenomenon has become perpetuated by the media and carried out in online dating and everyday life. The impacts from this can cause traumatic outcomes and impact society's view on beauty. I am seeking to understand how racialized dating practices (off and online) impact black women’s mental health and overall well-being when attending a Predominantly White Institution. I conducted semi-structured interviews with college-aged black women to get insight on what dating while black is truly like in a majority white environment. Participants grappled with the uncertainty of online dating where over sexualization and meaningless interactions were prevalent, as well as in-person interactions. Participants reported that comparison and loneliness weigh negatively on their overall mental health.

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