Book

Blacked out: dilemmas of race, identity, and success at Capital High

University of Chicago Press • Chicago • Published In 1996 • Pages:

By: Fordham, Signithia.

Abstract
This book is concerned with the ways Black Americans have been represented both in literature and public discourse. It argues that the most dominant of these representations are riddled with images of lack; difference, intellectual inadequacy, hostility, and aggressiveness. The book also discusses the effects of these representations on in shaping the learning experiences of black students in a Washington area high school.
Subjects
Ethnic stratification
Cultural identity and pride
Inter-ethnic relations
Cultural goals
Ethos
Education system
Status of adolescents
Adolescent activities
Students
Teachers
Gender status
Family relationships
Inter-community relations
Research and development
culture
African Americans
HRAF PubDate
2010
Region
North America
Sub Region
Regional, Ethnic and Diaspora Cultures
Document Type
Book
Evaluation
Creator Type
Anthropologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Teferi Abate Adem; 2009
Field Date
1992-1993
Coverage Date
1980-1996
Coverage Place
United States
Notes
Signithia Fordham
Includes bibliographical references (p. 373-396) and index
LCCN
95033036
LCSH
African Americans--Education (Secondary)--Case studies/Academic achievement--United States--Case studies/African Americans--Race identity--Case studies/African American students--Psychology--Case studies/Educational anthropology--United States--Case studies