Journal article
Racialized Labor Among Black Women: Implications for Counseling, Research, Training, and Advocacy
The Counseling psychologist, v 54(4), pp 574-609
01 May 2026
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Abstract
The current study examined racialized labor, or the ongoing work of navigating race and racism, in a national sample of 165 Black women. Building on prior research with Black college students, we used a deductive approach to assess how participants' narratives reflected established domains of racialized labor and extended this work by identifying their intersectional dimensions. Five of the six previously identified domains were evident: flexing, affirming, self-monitoring, questioning, and being the change. Notably, we did not find examples of avoidance; instead, a new domain of resisting emerged. Across domains, intersectionality intensified demands and shaped strategies. Somewhat paradoxically, narratives often highlighted positive outcomes of racialized labor, such as pride, resilience, and strength, while also revealing a desire to be free from it. We discuss implications for research, practice, training, and advocacy, emphasizing the need to recognize this overlooked labor and develop culturally responsive interventions that promote Black women's well-being.
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- Title
- Racialized Labor Among Black Women: Implications for Counseling, Research, Training, and Advocacy
- Creators
- Alex A. Ajayi (Corresponding Author) - University of Minnesota SystemTabitha Grier-Reed - University of Louisville HospitalBreyonnah Wade - University of Minnesota SystemOluwatofunmi Oteju - Drexel UniversityAnna V. Bahr-Fite - University of Minnesota SystemAdam C. Baker - University of Minnesota SystemDoneila L. McIntosh - University of Georgia
- Publication Details
- The Counseling psychologist, v 54(4), pp 574-609
- Publisher
- Sage
- Number of pages
- 36
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- College of Medicine
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:001758666100001
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-105038048455
- Other Identifier
- 991022189173004721
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- Domestic collaboration
- Web of Science research areas
- Psychology, Applied