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We real cool : black men and masculinity

Call Number

  • 305.38896 H784 (CEN)

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Publication Information

New York : Routledge, 2004.

Physical Description

xvii, 162 pages ; 24 cm

Summary

Discusses what black males fear most, their longing for intimacy, the pitfalls of patriarchy, and the destruction of oppression through redemption and love.

Contents

  • About black men : don't believe the hype
  • Plantation patriarchy
  • Gangsta culture : a piece of the action
  • Schooling black males
  • Don't make me hurt you: black male violence
  • It's a dick thing : beyond sexual acting out
  • From angry boys to angry men
  • Waiting for daddy to come home : black male parenting
  • Doing the work of love
  • Healing the hurt
  • The coolness of being real.

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