Rosa Lee’s mother is originally from the South. Rosa Lee is the product of a mother and father who lived during the time of slavery, and Jim Crow laws. In addition, there was not a great deal of opportunities for African Americans. Trying to survive in the South as African American was difficult because of the discrimination and segregation. Rosa Lee’s mother seemed to focus on trying to survive and do the best she could for her family. As a result, Rosa Lee she grew up surrounded by poverty, discrimination and segregation. Rosa Lee did not seem to have a lot of positive guidance as a child. In addition, she did not see many positive opportunities that she could have living with her mother. For instance, Rosa Lee described her upbringing as tough. Rosa lee also highlighted that she had a challenging relationship with her mother. For instance, Rosa lee described her mother as strict and controlling. Rosa Lee seemed to …show more content…
Although some of her brothers and sisters were able to live descent lives and overcome some the challenges of growing up in a difficult environment. Rosa Lee continued the intergenerational cycle of hardships and survival mentality. Rosa Lee seemed to be partly a product of her upbringing and partly her own lack of knowledge about the opportunities for an African Americans in that era. Rosa Lee may had saw one way of living which was to survive by what she viewed as the only way that she could base on her circumstance. Rosa Lee did appear to be determined to be independent and find a better place for her children. Rosa Lee’s turning point was when her father died. After that situation Rosa Lee began to experience many hardships. The challenges that Rosa Lee faced would be difficult for anyone to handle if they were in her situation.
Rosa lee Residence: the projects, District of Colombia Washington