In 27 percent of cases where women were killed by firearms, the crime occurred inside the victim's own home. Among non-Black women, this rate rises to 34 percent.
Even highly educated black, female workers face discrimination. Although over 70% of the interviewees hold post-graduate degrees, this does not seem to be a factor in clinching a promotion.
A study conducted by the Federal University of Bahia found that 21.2 percent of the households headed by black women face the problem at moderate to severe levels.
Dubbed “Snap out of the trance!” the initiative is launched on the Black, Latin, and Caribbean Women’s Day, July 25. Under discussion are racism and sexism.
Among the topics discussed in this edition is the impostor syndrome. The content shows ways to identify self-sabotage, with tips on how to be stronger when faced with professional challenges.
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