Description |
1 online resource (xiv, 178 pages) |
Contents |
Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Foreword by Robert L. Green, Phd; Acknowledgments; Introduction: Better, Faster, Harder-Stronger; Chapter I: Race, Fear, and Economics; Chapter II: Black Males and Literacy; Chapter III: The Art of Being Cool; Chapter IV: Black Males and the School-to-Prison Pipeline; Chapter V: Black Males, Media and Myths; Chapter VI: Hip-Hop and Masculinity; Chapter VII: Hip-Hop Pedagogy; Chapter VIII: Black Male Privilege; Chapter IX: Black Grandfathers, Fathers, and Faith; Appendix; Elements of Style; Elements of Fatherhood; Elemental Education |
Summary |
Addressing the challenges facing adolescent black males, this book analyzes and stresses the importance of identity development. It helps educators and parents understand the importance of cultivating a positive black male identity and how this overlooked aspect of childhood development impacts young adults. Solutions for finding a balance between academics and social activities are also provided |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references |
Notes |
Print version record |
Subject |
African American men -- Psychology
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African American men -- Life skills guides
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Masculinity.
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SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Ethnic Studies -- African American Studies.
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African American men
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African American men -- Psychology
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Masculinity
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Genre/Form |
Life skills guides
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Form |
Electronic book
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ISBN |
9781934155943 |
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1934155942 |
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