Gender Role Socialization in African American Men: A Conceptual Framework

From educational institutions to the media, images about African American men are transmitted throughout society with few, if any, positive portrayals. These myths, misconceptions, and stereotypes have been carried over to the developmental and socialization processes experienced by African American...

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Published in:Journal of African American men 1996-04, Vol.1 (4), p.3-22
Main Authors: Rowan, George T., Pernell, Eugene, Akers, Timothy A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
African American culture
African American studies
African Americans
Black communities
Gender roles
Males
Marginality
Masculinity
Men
Misconception
Racism
Roles
Sex Roles
Socialization
Stereotypes
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Summary:From educational institutions to the media, images about African American men are transmitted throughout society with few, if any, positive portrayals. These myths, misconceptions, and stereotypes have been carried over to the developmental and socialization processes experienced by African American men. More systematic and comprehensive ways of explaining the plight of the African American male are needed in his quest for understanding his role in society. Otherwise, a perceptual genocide will continue to permeate the fabric of society and the African American male psyche.
ISSN:1081-1753
2168-7870
DOI:10.1007/BF02733916