Beauford Delaney as a Prototypical Embodiment of LGBT-Black Intersectionality: Mental Health Risk Factors and Prevention
Presenter Hometown
Frankfort, KY
Major
Psychology
Department
Psychology
Degree
Undergraduate
Mentor
Gay Sweely; Robert Brubaker
Mentor Department
Art and Design
Recommended Citation
Hoffmann, Nicholas P., "Beauford Delaney as a Prototypical Embodiment of LGBT-Black Intersectionality: Mental Health Risk Factors and Prevention" (2018). University Presentation Showcase Event. 29.
https://encompass.eku.edu/swps/2018/undergraduate/29
Abstract
Non-majority cultures bring with them a myriad of difficulties specific to their identity. If someone has combined minority identities, such as black and gay, they not only have to endure difficulties associated with each independent minority status, but also the combined effect which leads to further marginalization. Beauford Delaney, a black and gay artist born in 1901, represents the prototypical struggle of such intersectionality, and creates an easily digestible model for understanding the mental health risk factors associated with such an identity. Further research is needed in developing prevention strategies for possible mental health complications associated with intersectionality. Additional protections and resources need to be made available to these communities.
Presentation format
Poster
Beauford Delaney as a Prototypical Embodiment of LGBT-Black Intersectionality: Mental Health Risk Factors and Prevention
Non-majority cultures bring with them a myriad of difficulties specific to their identity. If someone has combined minority identities, such as black and gay, they not only have to endure difficulties associated with each independent minority status, but also the combined effect which leads to further marginalization. Beauford Delaney, a black and gay artist born in 1901, represents the prototypical struggle of such intersectionality, and creates an easily digestible model for understanding the mental health risk factors associated with such an identity. Further research is needed in developing prevention strategies for possible mental health complications associated with intersectionality. Additional protections and resources need to be made available to these communities.
