Cultural Considerations for Eating Disorders in Black Women: The Blafemme Healing Framework
Abstract
Eating disorders are often mischaracterized as affecting primarily White, affluent women, yet prevalence is comparable across racial and ethnic groups. Myths that Black women are immune to disordered eating overlook the historical dehumanization and structural racism shaping their experiences. Many Black women remain undiagnosed or untreated due to stigma and bias. This manuscript applies the Blafemme Healing Framework, a Black feminist wellness model developed by Dr. Della Mosley, to eating disorder treatment, offering culturally grounded guidance for counselors. Integrating this framework with traditional approaches promotes healing, self-determination, and justice for Black women in clinical practice.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Eating Disorders and Behaviors
Racial and Ethnic Identity Research
Feminist Theory and Gender Studies
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Women & Therapy
- Volume
- 49
- Issue
- 3
- Pages
- 327–345
- Publication date
- 28 February 2026
- Language
- EN