SOC380H5 Chapter 6: Week 6 Pfeffer, Dow
Document Summary
The deadly challenges of raising african american boys: navigating the controlling image of the thug - dow. Examines how the controlling image of the thug influences the concerns these mothers have for their sons, and how they parent their sons in light of those concerns. Preventing sons being perceived as criminals, physical safety, ensuring they did not enact the thug- subordinate masculinity. Although thug is associated with strength and toughness, participants believed it made their sons vulnerable in various social contexts. Four strategies: two (experience and environment management) were directed at managing characteristics of their sons" regular social interactions, two (image and emotion management) directed at managing sons" appearance. Illuminates the strategies mothers use to prepare their sons to address gendered racism through managing the expression of their masculinity, racial identity, and class status. They are aware their children will likely confront racism, often start addressing racism during their children"s infant and toddler years.
