Myths Stereotypes And Realities of African American Women a Personal Reflecti
Myths Stereotypes And Realities of African American Women a Personal Reflecti
Ella Louise Bell
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The Black gatekeeper provides information and opinions to Whites as to whether a junior minority is a dependable person who won't cause any embarrassments or make any unnecessary waves, particularly around the issues of race and racism. He guards the entrance way to membership in exclusive, often elitist groups and he helps to determine (e. G. Tenure decisions, grant contracts, fellowships, promotions), who will be let through to the next level. The Gatekeeper doesn't have to be actively 10 inv...olved with the person on whom he passes judgement, in fact just the opposite may be true: the gatekeeper may only a passing knowledge about the of person. Hill had to know that Thomas was a Gatekeeper for Blacks aspiring to advance within the conservative Republican ranks. Consequently, she could not afford to offend him, make him angry or let him know that there was the slightest bit of conflict in their relationship. She couldn't afford to make him suspicious. It might well jeopardize her career and any chance for political possibilities.
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