Black sons to mothers

Autor*innen

• M. Christopher Brown

Parameter

• 237 Seiten
• 9 Lesestunden

• Pädagogik

Mehr zum Buch

This book serves as a critical platform for African American male scholars to explore the lives of black boys and men, delving into the intricate intersections of race and gender. Each chapter presents two distinct voices: one addressing teachers as cultural workers and the other reflecting on individual transformation within the realm of mothering. The aim is to question the societal constructions of black men as sons and to highlight the significance of mothering as cultural work, particularly the involvement of black men in this process. The discourse surrounding black boys and men often relies on traditional notions of masculinity, which inadequately captures the diversity and complexity of their experiences, especially in academic contexts. This work seeks to reframe the conversation about the cultural environments that shape black male identities and examines how the politics of manhood are constructed and reinforced in educational settings. Focusing on marginalized groups, the research shifts away from deficit models typically applied to black boys and men, instead applying insights from their experiences to all students. The narrative centers on black male students not as pathological or at-risk individuals, but as integral to a broader discourse that promotes a nuanced understanding of education and cultural work. This approach emphasizes the importance of (un)learning as a foundational aspect of cultural engagement

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2000
• Einband: Paperback