African-American Inner City Youth and the Subculture of Disengagement.

Taylor, Ronald R.

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ERIC Number: EJ396120

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Publication Date: 1989

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African-American Inner City Youth and the Subculture of Disengagement.

Taylor, Ronald R.

Urban League Review, v12 n1-2 p15-24 Sum-Win 1988-89

Assesses two opposing theories regarding the causes of the social disengagement of African-American youth. Argues that many of these youth adapt to their problematic environments and engage in antisocial behaviors. Urges further research on their attitudes, perceptions, and behavior about sexuality and fatherhood. (FMW)

Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Adolescents, Alienation, Black Attitudes, Black Community, Black Youth, Early Parenthood, Ghettos, Males, Sexuality, Social Adjustment, Social Influences, Social Theories, Urban Youth, Withdrawal (Psychology)

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Language: English

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