Black people –and women especially-
are often believed to be more outspoken than Caucasians. It would prove
interesting to stop and reflect on where this stereotype comes from. The origin
of the sassy black woman can be traced back to the seventies where both the civil
rights movement and the feminist movement greatly influenced the African American
woman. Women were give new liberty and were encouraged to be more outspoken. Blaxploitation
in films of the 70’s and 80’s consequently developed the stereotype into what
it is today. Although the stereotype is generally respected and opinioned,
it denies the individual persona of each African American female.
The main features of the sassy black woman include:
*Solid confidence
*Speaking her mind
*Extrovert character
*Sexually assertive
The stereotype can also include negative characteristics:
*Controlling
*Selfish
*Rude
*Emasculating
Some examples from popular culture:
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| Mo'nique (in practically every role) |
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| Queen Latifah (also in the majority of her works) |
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| Wanda Sykes' character Barb in The New Adventures of Old Christine |
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| Effie White in Dreamgirls |
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| Tyler Perry's character of Madea |
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