Beschreibung
is an interdisciplinary series which examines the intellectual traditions of and cultural contributions made by people of African descent throughout the world. Whether it is in literature, art, music, science, or academics, these contributions are vast and far-reaching. Tthis series offers a unique opportunity to study the social,economic, and political forces that have shaped the historic experience of Black America.
Autorenportrait
Ronald L. Jackson II (University of Illinois, Urbana) is a leading scholar on cultural identity and the study of masculinity. He is the author of several books, including
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Mark C. Hopson (George Mason University) is a leading scholar on critical intercultural communication, African American rhetoric, and Black masculinity studies. He has recently completed a book,
Leseprobe
Leseprobe
Inhalt
Contents: Ronald L. Jackson II/Mark C. Hopson: Introduction – Robert Staples: The View from Abroad: Race, Gender and Politics – Matthew W. Hughey/Gregory S. Parks: «Am I Not a Man and a Brother?»: Analyzing the Complexities of Black «Greek» Masculine Identity – Kimberly J. Chandler: How to Become a ‘BlackMan’: Exploring African American Masculinities and the Performance of Gender – Mika’il Abdullah Petin: «Are You in the Brotherhood?»: Humor, Black Masculinity, and Queer Identity on Prime-Time Television – Shannon B.S. Campbell/Steven S. Giannino: FLAAAAVOOOR–FLAAAV: Comic Relief or Super-Coon? – Toniesha L. Taylor/Amber Johnson: «Class, Meet Race»: A Critical Re-Scripting of the Black Body Through Ghetto and Bourgeois Characters in American Films – Katrina E. Bell-Jordan: Still Subscribing to Stereotypes: Constructions of Black Masculinity in Popular Magazines – Timothy J. Brown: Scripting the Black Male Athlete: Donovan McNabb and the Double Bind of Black Masculinity – Rachel Griffin: Bearing Witness and Paying Mind: (Re)Defining the Meanings of Black Male Success – Rex L. Crawley: Black Man, Black Boy: An Auto-Ethnographic Exploration of the Issues Associated with Black Men Raising Black Boys – Christopher Davis: «Where My Citizens at?»: The Criminalization of Black Manhood in Contemporary America – Baruti N. Kopano: Letter to My Sons: A Black Father’s Ruminations on Black Manhood and Identity – Mark C. Hopson: Exploring Intercultural Sensitivity and Black Manhood Development in Inhaltsverzeichnis
