"Nobody Cared Because It Was Happening To Black Women": A Qualitative Study Of the Black Man's Perspective on the Sexual Assault/Sexual Violence of Black Women Público
Mulwa, Zabi (Spring 2020)
Abstract
Robert Kelly (R. Kelly) is a critically acclaimed R&B (rhythm and blues) singer, songwriter, and producer. Over the years of his career, allegations of sexual violence/sexual assault (SV/SA) were ignored or swept under the rug. It was not until early January of 2019, the television network Lifetime, released a six-part docuseries called, “Surviving R. Kelly.” Within the docuseries, Black women rehashed their survival stories of the sexual misconduct between them and R. Kelly. It shook the Black community and began to uncover and dredge up the horrifying history of SV/SA. Upon closer inspection of the docuseries, many of the men in R. Kelly’s inner circle knew about his indiscretions but did nothing to stop R. Kelly’s behavior. This qualitative study uses the Lifetime docuseries, “Surviving R. Kelly,” to understand to reveal how Black men perceive SV/SA of Black women.
This qualitative research study attempts to shed light on three aims. The first aim is to describe conversations that Black men have had around SV/SA of Black women prompted by the Surviving R. Kelly series. The second aim is to understand the role of Black female influence on Black masculinity and the treatment of Black women. The third aim is to identify potential barriers that Black men have had in protecting Black women. Twelve Black men, in the Metropolitan area, were interviewed. Interviews ranged from 20 minutes to 60 minutes and explored a variety of domains. These domains included their perceptions of the docuseries to their experiences with intervening with SV/SA. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis. The results demonstrate that Black men are willing to discuss SV/SA and a need for increased programming to give tools to Black men to help them navigate prevention. These findings are important to consideration for future public health interventions, programs and policies.
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION
Purpose
LITERATURE REVIEW
Sexual Violence/Sexual Assault of Black Women
Robert Kelly (R. Kelly) and Surviving R. Kelly
Bystander Effect and Men
History of SV/SA with Black Women and the Bystander Effect
Theoretical Framework
METHODS
Introduction
Funding
Population & Sample
Setting
Eligibility & Recruitment
Field Methods
Interview Guide
Analysis
RESULTS
Reactions to “Surviving R. Kelly”
Conversations with Men and Women
Masculinity
Protection
DISCUSSION
Masculinity
Theory
Support Through Shared Experiences
Protection & Its Various Forms
Ownership of the Black Woman
Strengths
Limitations
Recommendations/Implications
Conclusion
APPENDICES
Appendix A: Interview Guide
Appendix B: Codebook
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