AFAM 356: The Black Male in the U.S. (ES)

Course Description

This course highlights the multi-faceted realities of the Black Male in the United States. This course will examine the strains and lasting effects that slavery has had on the Black male in the United States while considering the dilemmas of the Black male regarding survival and success, including but not limited to: pride, manhood, masculinity, sexuality, economics, religion, education, scarcity, self- destruction, targeting, community, family, and strategies for improving and strengthening these areas. This course is designed to create awareness and interest in further research and study rather than to attempt exhaustive coverage of material or to present definitive analyses. Cross-listed: AF AM ST 356/SOC 356.