... wide repertoire of social skills in both cultures, and social support from family/friends from both cultures. Young African American males are a part of the oppressed system, both socially and institutionally. Socially they are defined by where they live, in low-income neighborhoods. Institutionally, they are defined by their performance in school and by their culture. These young males have ... the disproportionate enrollment of African Americans in special education classes, and the disproportionate percentage of suspension or expulsion. This lack of support leads to low self esteem, lo...

• Word Count: 1414
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

... wide repertoire of social skills in both cultures, and social support from family/friends from both cultures. Young African American males are a part of the oppressed system, both socially and institutionally. Socially they are defined by where they live, in low-income neighborhoods. Institutionally, they are defined by their performance in school and by their culture. These young males have ... the disproportionate enrollment of African Americans in special education classes, and the disproportionate percentage of suspension or expulsion. This lack of support leads to low self esteem, lo...

• Word Count: 1414
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

... personality elements through his actions. Many of his actions suggest an overriding response to fear, which stems from his exposure to a harsh social climate in which a clear line between acceptable behavior for whites and black's exists. His swift anger and his destructive impulses stem from that fear and become apparent in the opening scene when he fiercely attacks a huge rat. The ... not in rage or anger, but as a reaction to fear. His typical fear stems from being caught in the act of doing something socially unacceptable and being the subject of punishment. Although he later admits...

• Word Count: 1488
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School