The Loss of the Protective Effects of Marital and Non-Marital Relationships of Incarcerated African American Men: Implications for Social Work

2018 ◽  
pp. 33-44
Author(s):  
Mary L. Balthazar ◽  
Lula King
Keyword(s):  
African American ◽  
Social Work ◽  
African American Men ◽  
Marital Relationships ◽  
Protective Effects

Factors African American Men Identify as Hindering Completion of a Graduate (MSW) Degree

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 231-250
Author(s):  
Quincy Dinnerson
Keyword(s):  
African American ◽  
Social Work ◽  
African American Males ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
African American Men ◽  
White Male ◽  
Additional Research ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
The Social ◽  
Need For Support

Using semi-structured interviews, 15 African American men were interviewed with the goal of understanding factors that hinder African American males from completing a graduate social work degree (MSW). Afrocentricity theory, which gives authority to Black ideals and values, was used in this qualitative, exploratory study as a framework of organization. Important results fell under three major categories of isolation, racism, and social work curriculum. Statements from men such as “It's hard because people look at you as if you are speaking for everybody but you are speaking from your experience” describe isolation. The men also described racism in many scenarios, one in particular: “I was asked by one of my peers was I awarded advance standing because I was a minority.” In viewing the social work curriculum, some of the men thought, “The curriculum assumed I was female or white male.” Another obstacle shared by the men was financial hardships. Strengths emphasized in the men's statements were the need for support and mentorship. Implications of these findings coming from the respondents' comments suggest additional research and a more inclusive teaching as practice for the social work profession are needed.

456: Genetic Polymorphisms in CYP17, CYPJA4, CYP19 and SRD5A2 and Prostate Cancer Risk in African American Men: the Flint Men's Health Study

2007 ◽  
Vol 177 (4S) ◽  
pp. 153-153
Author(s):  
Aruna V. Sarma ◽  
Leslie Lange ◽  
Anna Ray ◽  
Ethan Lange ◽  
Rodney L. Dunn ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
African American ◽  
Cancer Risk ◽  
Genetic Polymorphisms ◽  
African American Men ◽  
Prostate Cancer Risk ◽  
Men’S Health ◽  
Health Study ◽  
Men's Health
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