This article critically reviews the literature on racism (White and internalized Black) in the heterosexual relationships of Black women. In addition,it assesses the relevance of this literature to Canadian Black women,identifies the research gaps on the subject,and maps out an empirical agenda for research on Black Canadian heterosexual relationships,pr emised on an integrated feminist,antiracist,and classbased analytical perspective.
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