Month/Year of Graduation
5-2020
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Department
Biology
First Advisor
Dr. Timi Barone
Abstract
This paper explores possible reasons why Black women in the United States experience a higher maternal mortality rate than their white counterparts. Using books, articles, journals, documentaries, personal experiences and stories of Black women and mothers, I argue that barriers from the societal to the individual level create health and medical disparities for Black mothers in pregnancy, during delivery, and the postpartum period. The paper concludes with a multifaceted solution and call to action.
Recommended Citation
St. Clair, Madeline, "“Disbelieving Black Women to Death”; the “Double Jeopardy”: Racism and Sexism Affects Black Women’s Access to and Quality of Care During Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum" (2020). Theses/Capstones/Creative Projects. 80.
https://digitalcommons.unomaha.edu/university_honors_program/80
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