The Impact of Structural Constraints on the Quality of Life for African American Males in Lima, Ohio

Download or read book The Impact of Structural Constraints on the Quality of Life for African American Males in Lima, Ohio written by Jill Rowe-Adjibogoun and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 470 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "African American males are simultaneously loved, hated, and feared in American culture. Historically, they have been depicted in the mainstream media as violent agents of destruction, and at the same time, they have been admired and idolized for their athletic ability and their creativity as entertainers, most recently as the standard bearers of Hip Hop culture, rap music, and conspicuous consumption. This historical and ethnographic study focuses on the lives and identities of African American males in Lima, Ohio. It utilizes a practice approach and an historical methodology to explore the changing identities of African American males and the structural constraints that have contributed to the normalization of violence in this often isolated segment of society. The intent is to shed light on major historical events and structural features that have been instrumental in shaping their present day identities... In many ways, Lima serves as a microcosm of life for some African American males in other places in the country and as a mirror of historical events that occurred concurrently in other Midwestern towns and cities."--Abstract, pages ([ii-iii]).