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Necessary, yet mistreated: the lived experiences of black women essential workers in dual pandemics of racism and COVID-19

Year: 2022

Type: article

Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic has showcased the United States’ reliance on essential workers, or those deemed necessary to continue critical societal functions. Black women remain overrepresented in essential positions and are on the frontlines of two pandemics: COVID-19 and racism. Using a phenomenological research design, we conducted semi-structured interviews to examine the experiences of 22 Black women essential workers navigating these dual pandemics. Salient themes of these experiences included: desire to and fear of protest; navigating extreme emotions; mixed levels of understanding from colleagues; and a rise in blatantly racist confrontations in the workplace. Further reflection is needed to understand the complex dynamics these women faced.

Source: Journal of Ethnic & Cultural Diversity in Social Work

DOI: 10.1080/15313204.2022.2081642

Authors: Rachel W. Goode, Kevan Schultz, David Halpern, Sarah Godoy, Trenette Clark Goings, Mimi Chapman

Institutions: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, University of Pittsburgh

Language: English

Topic: Racial and Ethnic Identity Research

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Reduced inequalities, Gender equality, Decent work and economic growth

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W4281993579

FWCI: 3.238

Cites: 16

Cited by: 10

Related to: 10