The Agony of Masculinity: Race, Gender, and Education in the Age of New Racism and Patriarchy (Counterpoints: Studies in the Postmodern Theory of Education)

Drawing On Critical Race Theory And Empirical Data From Case Studies Involving Fifty Men Of African Descent, This Book Presents A New Perspective On Black Masculinity, Maleness, Sexism, And Institutional Racism. The Book Situates Black Masculinity In A Racial, Socio-historical, And Postcolonial Context To Provide Innovative Ways Of Understanding The Profound Effects Of Institutional Racism. Although Its Focus Is Primarily On People Of African Descent, The Book Addresses Issues Concerning All Races And Ethnicities, Explores The Harmful Effects Of Sexism And Homophobia On Women And Queer People, And Proposes Practical Steps That Can Be Taken To Fight Against Socio-economic Inequality And Injustice That Is Racially-, Gender-, And Sexually-based. Given The Practical Nature And Interdisciplinary Dimension Of This Book, Readers And Educators Studying Race, Racism, Sexism, And Gender Issues Will Find It Germane To Their Needs And Their Classes.--jacket. Ch. 1. Unmasking Male, Heterosexual, And Racial Privileges: From Naive Complicity To Critical Awareness And Praxis -- Aford's Critical Analysis Of The Expression Be A Man And Its Implication For Men Of African Descent -- Fritz's Understanding Of And Experience With Maleness -- Dwame's Definition Of Man And Experience With Institutionalized Racism -- Frantz's Position On The Expression Be A Man -- Joseph's Early Exposure To And Critical Approach About Maleness And Masculinity -- Walt's Understanding Of Being A Man And Experience With Racism -- Eley's View Of What Being A Man Means -- Comment On Case Studies And Suggestions For Educators To Engage Students In Issues Revolved Around Maleness And Racism -- Ch. 2. Black Masculinity Under White Supremacy: Exploring The Intersection Between Black Masculinity, Slavery, Racism, Heterosexism, And Social Class -- Thomas' Take On The Intersection Between Gender, Sex, Race, And Social Class In The Context Of Black Masculinity -- Dr. Joe's View About The Link Between Black Masculinity, Colonialism, Capitalism, And Sexual Orientation -- Fritz's Approach About Black Masculinity In Relation To Slavery, Colonization, And Whiteness -- Ben's Experience With Maleness, Homophobia, And Institutionalized Racism -- Jon's Take On Black Masculinity And Experience With Institutionalized Racism And Homophobia In The Black Community -- Comment On Case Studies And Suggestions For Classroom Discussions Revolved Around Issues Addressed In This Chapter -- Ch. 3. Tied Against The Racial Wall: Men Of Color Resisting Hegemonic Discourse Of Blaming The Other, Cultural Norms, And Religious Dogmas -- Dr. Joe's Stance On Black Masculinity, White Supremacy, And The Media -- Tom's Experience With Institutionalized Racism At School And Interrogation Of Sexist Practices Taking Place In Fraternity And Religious Settings And Other Settings -- Alex's Experience With Institutionalized Racism, Imprisonment For Drug Trafficking, And His Definition Of Male And Female Roles And Responsibility -- Comment On Case Studies And Suggestions For Taking Practical Steps Toward Social Change -- Ch. 4. Beyond Sociohistorical Constructions Of Race And Gender: An Achievable Goal Or A Utopia? -- Fanon's View About Male Roles And Experience Growing Up As A Black Man In The Forties -- Marcel's Stance Against The Most Common Accepted Definition Of Male And Female Roles -- Mario's Experience With Institutionalized Racism As An Immigrant Black Professional -- Comment On Case Studies And Suggestions To Initiate And/or Continue The Dialogue About Inter-racial And Gender Relations/alliances In Schools And Beyond -- Ch. 5. Examining Maleness Through The Racial Line -- Afterword: The Inescapable Socio-political Weight Of Race: A Critical Analysis Of President Barack Obama's, Professor Henry Louis Gates's, And Sgt. James Crowley's Racial Controversy. Pierre W. Orelus. Includes Bibliographical References. Contents [unnumbered] p. [i] p. [ii] p. [iii] p. [iv] p. [v] p. [vi] p. [vii] p. viii p. [16] p. [112] p. [160] p. [212] Contents p. [ix] p. x Contents p. 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Drawing on critical race theory and empirical data from case studies involving fifty men of African descent, this book presents a new perspective on black masculinity, maleness, sexism, and institutional racism. The book situates black masculinity in a racial, socio-historical, and postcolonial context to provide innovative ways of understanding the profound effects of institutional racism. Although its focus is primarily on people of African descent, the book addresses issues concerning all races and ethnicities, explores the harmful effects of sexism and homophobia on women and queer people, and proposes practical steps that can be taken to fight against socio-economic inequality and injustice that is racially-, gender-, and sexually-based. Given the practical nature and interdisciplinary dimension of this book, readers and educators studying race, racism, sexism, and gender issues will find it germane to their needs and their classes.