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Black Women's Desire For Love And Connection: What Is Ref Debt?, Joyice Robinson Myers
Black Women's Desire For Love And Connection: What Is Ref Debt?, Joyice Robinson Myers
Education Graduate Presentations
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 …
Educational, Economic, And Marital Debts Owed To Black Males: A Systematic Literature Review, Joyice Robinson Myers
Educational, Economic, And Marital Debts Owed To Black Males: A Systematic Literature Review, Joyice Robinson Myers
Education Graduate Presentations
This systematic literature review will determine: (1) the relationship among family structure, educational attainment, and economic standing of Black males and (2) the impact that Black males’ educational attainment and economic standing have on their marital or paternal availability.