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Sep 2026
Black women: the intersection of race and gender as a source of mental health vulnerability in academia
Major depressive disorder (MDD) affects 3.8% of the global population, with higher rates among women and marginalized groups. Kimberlé Crenshaw’s theory of intersectionality posits that systems of oppression, such as racism and sexism, interact to produce unique forms of disadvantage for individuals who hold mult...
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