Cool Pose: The Dilemmas of Black Manhood in AmericaLexington Books, 1992 - 144 páginas Describes how black males have adopted and elaborated a style and attitude this text terms cool pose, as a way of surviving in their restrictive society. This strategic style tips society's imbalanced scales in their favour, invigorating a life that would otherwise be degrading and empty. |
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Expression and Survival | 1 |
Social Stress and Social Symptoms | 11 |
Cool Pose and Masculinity | 27 |
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Cool Pose: The Dilemma of Black Manhood in America Richard Majors,Janet Mancini Billson Vista previa restringida - 1993 |
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