Carlette Norwood Ritter: Sociologist, Post-Graduate Researcher, Advocate for racial equality for Black women

A qualitative comparative study that examines the similarities and differences in the experiences of racism and racial trauma among Black American women and Black British women.

Carlette RitterSupervisors: Jason Schaub and Jerry Tew

Specifically, my research explores how racism, racial trauma and racial battle fatigue affect the mental and physical health of black women in America and Britain.

Qualifications

  • MSA, Organisational Development, Trinity University, Washington, D.C. USA
  • BA, Human Relations, Trinity University, Washington, D.C. USA
  • Minor, African American Studies, Trinity University, Washington, D.C. USA 

Research Interests

  • Microaggression Theory (with a special interest in microinvalidation)
  • Historical Trauma Theory
  • Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome
  • Critical Race Theory
  • Racial Trauma
  • Racial Battle Fatigue
  • PTSD as it relates to racial trauma

Biography

Prior to moving to the UK, I worked as an adjunct professor of Sociology and Psychology at a community college in the United States.

Additionally, I have an eclectic and diverse corporate background in the fields of travel, tourism, and hospitality, with previous roles in executive meetings/events, conference management supervision, and conference planning.

Career goals include obtaining a role in academia or consultancy work in the areas of diversity and inclusion, race relations, anti-racism initiatives, anti-racism social policies in government, education, charities, corporate, or private sector organisations; providing training, lecture, workshops, and spearheading interviews, focus groups and research for the benefit and empowerment of Black women

Professional Membership

SRHE (Society for Research in Higher Education) London

Contact details

Email: c.n.ritter@pgr.bham.ac.uk

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlettenorwood/