Full Description
Sadly, efforts to end racial segregation and discrimination have clearly not led to racial equality or a colorblind society. Rather, African Americans have become increasingly class-polarized since the civil rights era as the persistent racialization of American society has perpetuated the wage gap between Blacks and Whites, leading to increased rates of unemployment and underemployment among African Americans. The significant minority of Black families historically headed by single mothers became a statistical majority during the twentieth century, and the tension in the gender relations of Black men and women became a more prominent topic of debate. This compelling and timely collection examines contemporary family and workforce patterns and how they are continuing to shape the quality of life for African Americans across the United States.
Contents
Chapter 1 Is Discrimination Dead?
Chapter 2 What is Racism? The Racialized Social System Framework
Chapter 3 The Blacker the Berry: Gender, Skin Tone, Self-esteem, and Self-Efficacy
Chapter 4 The Family-Work Interface in African American Families
Chapter 5 (Re)Envisioning Cohabitation: A Commentary on Race, History, and Culture
Chapter 6 No More Kin Care?: Changes in Black Mothers' Reliance on Relatives for Child Care, 1977-94
Chapter 7 Supporting Poor Single Mothers: Gender and Race in the U.S. Welfare State
Chapter 8 Racial Differences in Labor Market Outcomes among Men
Chapter 9 Reversal of Fortune: Explaining the Decline in Black Women's Earnings
Chapter 10 Stereotypes and Realities: Images of Black Women in the Labor Market
Chapter 11 Identifying the Unique Needs of The Urban Entrepreneurs: African Americans Skill Set Development
Chapter 12 Trends in Self-Employment Among White and Black Men During the Twentieth Century
