Black Eyes Matter

Isabelle Saxon                                                                                                         9/15/2019
Mr. Roddy
HISS
Black Eyes Matter 

For my cultural anthropology blog I read Black Eyes Matter: Nuances of Intersectionality and their Impact on Inclusion and Support. The article is a first hand account of Dr. Wendy Ashley’s experience living with a constant black eye for four months. Ashley received the black eye from undergoing surgery to remove a brain tumor. In the four months following the surgery Ashley was not able to be in public without attracting stares. She talks about how most of the on lookers assumed that the injury must be the result of domestic violence. The fact that Ashley was also a woman of color only added to their theory. Ashley says however that their assumptions were made with good reason. “One in four wives and three to four American woman” are victims of domestic violence. Causing “homicide by intimate partner violence is the leading cause of death for African American women between ages 15 and 24.” Even though peoples assumptions are based on facts Ashley said “It was both difficult and painful to see others look away from my injury and my supportive spouse with what appeared to be disgust.” She wonders what stereotype their mind has decided to pin to her. She is positive that it is not one anywhere close to the truth, but Ashley knows that. “The only way to clarify their position would have been through contact, which did not occur.” Ashley shows us that our society is deeply rooted in stereotypes and misconceptions that aren’t going to change. As long as we keep the unhelpful “status quo” of staying respectfully silent.


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