Am I a Man?: A Literature Review Engaging the Sociohistorical Dynamics of Black Manhood in the United States

The status and meaning of Black manhood in the United States is a subject matterthat should constantly be revisited, examined, and defined because it is out of this framework that Black males construct their behavior and relationships withtheir wives, children, communities, and one another. This lit...

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Published in:The Western journal of black studies 1999-03, Vol.23 (1), p.49-57
Main Author: BUSH, LAWSON V
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult Development
African American men
Black history
Black people
Children
Females
Heads of Households
Hegemony
Interpersonal Relations
Leadership
Literature reviews
Males
Masculinity
Men
Oppression
Sex Role Identity
Slavery
Social aspects
Society
Spouses
United States of America
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Summary:The status and meaning of Black manhood in the United States is a subject matterthat should constantly be revisited, examined, and defined because it is out of this framework that Black males construct their behavior and relationships withtheir wives, children, communities, and one another. This literature review outlines the development of Black manhood through various sociohistorical circumstances and sociopolitical movements as it asks the question: Have Black males gained their manhood?
ISSN:0197-4327