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African American Woman
Birth
1981
Preschool
Elementary
Secondary
Adult -Present
“Be Girly, you are not a boy.”
-Parents
Reinforced by loving to dress as
an adult woman
“Speak Clearly”
-Family/Religion
Reinforced by taking my time
to conduct a professional conversation
“Always appear presentable and well kept. Your appearance speaks volumes on your character.”
-Parents
Reinforced by making sure I do
not leave the house unkept
“Go to college to receive a trade or a degree you can rely on.”
-Parents
Reinforced by becoming a surgical tech
first, then becoming a Registered Nurse
“Play with dolls and tea sets.”
-Family, friends
Reinforced by cooking and dressing my daughter “Do not trust everyone.”
-Parents
Reinforced by me being introverted as an adult
“Have goals and write them down.”
-Parents
Reinforced by making vision boards and having a planner
“Raise your children
with morals, not money.”
-Family
Reinforced by raising my children with values
“Pray before you go to bed.”
-Parents/Religion
Reinforced by having a strong faith base and praying
“Be Respectable”
-Parents
Reinforced by respecting authority
“Be confident of who you are.” -Parents
Reinforced by being proud of who I am
“Marry someone who believes in God.”
-Parents/ Religion
Reinforced by marrying
some one with a strong faith base as myself
‘When speaking to people of higher status, Look them in the eyes.”
-Parents
Reinforced by having clarity when speaking to doctors.
Reflection
