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Sex Talk is Taboo in Black Families
- Black parents tend to avoid conversations about sex, linking sexuality with shame and taboo.
- This silence harms Black girls as they lack open dialogue on sexuality and body positivity.
Black Girls' Body Image and Sexuality
- Black girls face a complex combination of hypersexualization and restricted sexual agency.
- Their body image, self-esteem, and how they present themselves are deeply connected to their sexual socialization.
Shaming Early Female Development
- A personal story highlighted how a mother’s fear of male attention led to shaming her daughter's body.
- This early shame fosters a toxic norm where Black girls are taught to suppress their sexuality.