The Role of Puberty in Violent and Nonviolent Delinquency among Anglo American, Mexican American, and African American Boys

2002 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 364-376 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sonia Cota-Robles ◽  
Michelle Neiss ◽  
David C. Rowe
Keyword(s):  
African American ◽  
Mexican American ◽  
African American Boys ◽  
Anglo American

Performing Masculinity

2012 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 97-115
Author(s):  
Lionel C. Howard
Keyword(s):  
African American ◽  
Identity Development ◽  
African American Males ◽  
Culturally Appropriate ◽  
African American Boys ◽  
Select Group ◽  
Group Data ◽  
Gender Scripts ◽  
Focus Group Data

This article focuses on the ways in which a select group of adolescent African American males respond to gender scripts. Drawing on interview and focus group data, the article describes four different responses to messages they receive from peers and significant adults about socio-culturally appropriate behaviors and characteristics of masculinity: 1) adapting or modifying their presentations of self, 2) internalizing ascribed gender scripts, 3) resisting, and 4) remaining conflicted about an appropriate response. Narratives highlight the complexity of gender identity development and active participation of African American boys in the construction of a masculine identity that feels most authentic, as well as the role of agents of socialization on identity.

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