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Getting played : African American girls, urban inequality, and gendered violence

Jody Miller (Author), Ruth D. Peterson
2010 Distinguished Contribution to Scholarship Book Award from the American Sociological Association; Race, Gender, and Class Section 2008 Finalist, The Society for the Study of Social Problems C. Wright Mills Award Much has been written about the challenges that face urban African American young men, but less is said about the harsh realities for African American young women in disadvantaged communities. Sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, and even gang rape are not uncommon experiences. In Getting Played, sociologist Jody Miller presents a compelling picture of this dire
eBook, English, ©2008
New York University Press, New York, ©2008
1 online resource (xx, 292 pages)
9780814795750, 9780814764435, 0814795757, 0814764436
232957061
Perspectives on gender and urban violence
Gender 'n the 'hood : neighborhood violence against women and girls
Playin' too much : sexual harassment in school
Respect yourself, protect yourself : sexual coercion and violence
The playa' and the cool pose : gender and relationship violence
Conclusions and recommendations
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