The (End)angered Black Male Swimming Against the Current

Abstract

This chapter discusses the sociohistorical and deeply embedded myths and stereotypes that have dominated narratives about Black men and how these shape the educational and professional experiences of Black men.

Perspectives in AE— Adult Black males and andragogy: Is there a goodness of fit

“…Rosser‐Mims, Palmer, & Harroff () point out that despite the increased number of adult Black males age 25 and older returning to post‐secondary education institutions, there remains an enormous gap in the understanding of Black men. Because of these numbers, Drayton, Rosser‐Mims, Schwartz, & Guy () suggested the ongoing need for research that speaks specifically to the experiences and multidimensional identities of Black males in educational settings. Guy () warns that if scholars refuse to take on this vital area of research, deficit perspectives of Black males will remain unchecked.…”

“…Because of these numbers, Drayton, Rosser‐Mims, Schwartz, & Guy () suggested the ongoing need for research that speaks specifically to the experiences and multidimensional identities of Black males in educational settings. Guy () warns that if scholars refuse to take on this vital area of research, deficit perspectives of Black males will remain unchecked. These limited views are further perpetuated by the negative school experiences of Black males (Skiba et al, ; Drayton and Prins, ; Harper & Davis, ) as the encounters typically discourages them from participating (Drayton, ).…”

“…Another important aspect of the Black male experience that andragogy does not address is racism, of which many experience not only in blatant overt acts, but through ongoing, stereotypical, micro‐aggressive, systematic encounters (Guy, ). In addition, “racism is a means by which society allocates privilege and status.…”

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“…Baldwin's () lesson still resonates in modern U.S. society, where black males consistently combat stereotypes that label them as inherently lazy, morally inept, mentally subordinate, fear inducing, and prone to mayhem (Guy, ; Sealey‐Ruiz & Greene, ; A.W. Tatum, ; B.D.…”

“…6) instead of aspiring to excellence because society was accustomed to the stagnation of young black men rather than their success. Baldwin's (1962) lesson still resonates in modern U.S. society, where black males consistently combat stereotypes that label them as inherently lazy, morally inept, mentally subordinate, fear inducing, and prone to mayhem (Guy, 2014;Sealey-Ruiz & Greene, 2015; A.W. Tatum, 2006;B.D.…”