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In the 16th century, the beginning of African enslavement in the Americas until the ratification of the Thirteenth Amendment and emancipation in 1865, Africans were hunted like animals, captured, sold, tortured, and raped. They experienced the worst kind of physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual abuse. Given such history, isn't it likely that many of the enslaved were severely traumatized? And did the trauma and the effects of such horrific abuse end with the abolition of slavery?Emancipation was followed by one hundred more years of institutionalized subjugation through the enactment of Black Codes and Jim Crow laws, peonage, convict leasing, domestic terrorism and lynching. Today the violations continue, and when combined with the crimes of the past, they result in yet unmeasured injury. What do repeated traumas, endured generation after generation by a people produce? What impact have these ordeals had on African Americans today?Dr. Joy DeGruy, answers these questions and more. With over thirty years of practical experience as a professional in the mental health field, Dr. DeGruy encourages African Americans to view their attitudes, assumptions, and behaviors through the lens of history and so gain a greater understanding of how centuries of slavery and oppression have impacted people of African descent in America.Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome helps to lay the necessary foundation to ensure the wellbeing and sustained health of future generations and provides a rare glimpse into the evolution of society's beliefs, feelings, attitudes and behavior concerning race in America.
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- Q: What is the main theme of Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome? A: The main theme of Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome is the exploration of the historical trauma experienced by African Americans due to slavery and its lasting impacts on their mental health and societal behaviors.
- Q: Who is the author of Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome? A: The author of Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome is Dr. Joy DeGruy, who has over thirty years of experience in the mental health field.
- Q: What kind of insights does this book provide? A: This book provides insights into how the historical trauma from slavery has affected the attitudes, assumptions, and behaviors of African Americans today.
- Q: How does the book address the concept of trauma? A: The book addresses trauma by examining the repeated generations of abuse faced by African Americans and its cumulative effects on their mental and emotional well-being.
- Q: What is the significance of the term 'Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome'? A: The term 'Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome' signifies the ongoing psychological effects and social challenges that arise from the historical trauma of slavery and institutional racism.
- Q: Is Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome suitable for academic study? A: Yes, Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome is suitable for academic study, particularly in fields such as social work, psychology, and African American studies.
- Q: What is the publication date of Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome? A: Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome was published on September 11, 2017.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 252 pages.
- Q: What format is Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome available in? A: Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome is available in paperback format.
- Q: What is the condition of the book when purchased? A: The book is available in new condition when purchased.