Full Description
In the context of two hundred years of American colonial control in the Pacific, Katherine Irwin and Karen Umemoto shed light on the experiences of today's inner city and rural girls and boys in Hawai'i who face racism, sexism, poverty, and political neglect. Basing their book on nine years of ethnographic research, the authors highlight how legacies of injustice endure, prompting teens to fight for dignity and the chance to thrive in America, a nation that the youth describe as inherently "jacked up"-rigged-and "unjust." While the story begins with the youth battling multiple contingencies, it ends on a hopeful note with many of the teens overcoming numerous hardships, often with the guidance of steadfast, caring adults.
Contents
Acknowledgments Introduction 1. Literature Review and Background 2. The Caring Adult Role and Youth Research 3. "Us Girls Get the Second Half ": Girls' Early Socialization and Outspoken Femininity v 4. Fighting for Her Honor: High School Girls' Struggles for Respect 5. Boys' Fights and the Jacked-Up System 6. Sea of Good Intentions: Juvenile Protection in the Shadow of Punishment 7. Youth Prepare for Adulthood 8. Theoretical Conclusions 9. Compassionate and Constructive Policy and Practice Appendix 1. Data Sources and Participant Demographics Appendix 2. Demographics of Quoted Teens Notes References Index
