Document Type
Presentation
Original Presentation Date
2024
Date of Submission
May 2024
Abstract
This developing study explores the dating experiences of millennial Black women with Black men, aiming to understand their perspectives and the challenges they face in forming romantic relationships. Drawing on data from eight unstructured interviews with cisgender, heterosexual Black women, this research identifies key themes related to intimacy, emotional well-being, and financial contributions within relationships. The concept of Relational, Emotional, & Financial (REF) Debt is examined, highlighting how historical and systemic factors continue to impact dating and forming Black relationships. Initial findings reveal that Black women navigate dating with concerns about relationship quality and emotional depth, influenced by systemic racism and discrimination. By amplifying the voices of Black women in the discourse on love, this study contributes nuanced insights and fosters equitable dialogue. The research aims to inform strategies for supporting Black women's well-being and success in romantic partnerships, addressing issues of involuntary singlehood and REF Debt.
Rights
Joyice Robinson Myers
Is Part Of
VCU Education Graduate Presentations
Recommended Citation
Robinson Myers, J. (2024). Black Women's Desire for Love and Connection [Canva Slides]. http://joyicerobinson.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/REF-DEBT-TLC-Pub.pdf
Comments
Flask Talk presented at The Love Consortium Conference, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, 2024