Young Black Street Masculinities

Vulnerability, Knife-Carrying and Survival on a Disadvantaged Housing Estate

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• Brendan King

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• 260 Seiten
• 10 Lesestunden

• Politikwissenschaft
• Sozialwissenschaften

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The narrative explores how young Black men in a London housing estate confront the pressures of a street code that glorifies violence, misogyny, and materialism, shaping their masculine identities. It highlights the struggle for respect within this environment while showcasing examples of individuals who resist these norms. Additionally, the author emphasizes the role of youth workers in fostering a more compassionate form of masculinity, offering support to those affected by the toxic influences of the estate's culture.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2023
• Einband: Paperback