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Critical Analysis: Tressie McMillan Cottom's Essay

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What was the initial reason the author went to the hospital?

Because of excessive bleeding (correct)

To report her condition and request a more private area

To seek medical advice about her pregnancy

Due to severe back pain

Why did the doctor initially send the author home?

He believed spotting was normal and attributed it to her weight (correct)

He thought the author was exaggerating her symptoms

He suggested she was not actually in labor

He diagnosed her with constipation

What misconception did the medical staff have about the author's pain?

They thought she had eaten something bad

They believed it was related to constipation (correct)

They assumed she was being overly dramatic

They ignored her pain because it was in her buttocks

What crucial information did the author fail to communicate to the medical staff?

That she was in labor Signup and view all the answers

Why does the author mention the systematic denial of black women's pain by the healthcare system?

To critique the way black women are treated in healthcare settings Signup and view all the answers

What was the author's childhood dream about?

Walking with purpose in heels Signup and view all the answers

Why did the author choose the obstetrics office she visited?

It was located in an affluent area Signup and view all the answers

How did the author feel about the medical practice initially?

Indifferent, as it met her basic requirements Signup and view all the answers

What complicated the author's experience at the medical practice?

Her race and pregnancy complications Signup and view all the answers

What does the author imply about being a black woman in the workplace?

It requires extra caution and discretion Signup and view all the answers

Why did Serena Williams have to intervene directly in her postnatal care according to the text?

Her status as a global superstar was not initially recognized by medical professionals. Signup and view all the answers

What did the prevalent perception of black women as 'unruly bodies and incompetent caretakers' override according to the text?

The stereotype that they are superhero-like and competent. Signup and view all the answers

In what context do the concepts of 'incompetent' and 'superhero' not conflict according to the text?

When conforming to others' expectations and serving others. Signup and view all the answers

What did Patricia Hill Collins refer to as controlling images in the text?

Societal stereotypes that reduce individuals to docile, incompetent subjects. Signup and view all the answers

How did the healthcare bureaucracy react when the author called for help because of bleeding and pain?

They overlooked the seriousness of the situation due to the author not sounding competent. Signup and view all the answers