ISBN:
1498554504
,
9781498554503
Language:
English
Pages:
1 Online-Ressource (xxxv, 188 pages)
Series Statement:
Critical Africana studies
Series Statement:
African, African American, and Caribbean interdisciplinary and intersectional studies
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als Grey, Chrystal Y Strategies for success among African-Americans and Afro-Caribbeans
DDC:
305.896/073
Keywords:
African Americans Social conditions
;
Blacks Social conditions
;
Social mobility
;
Social mobility
;
African Americans Race identity
;
Blacks Race identity
;
SOCIAL SCIENCE ; Minority Studies
;
African Americans ; Race identity
;
African Americans ; Social conditions
;
Blacks ; Race identity
;
Blacks ; Social conditions
;
Social mobility
;
SOCIAL SCIENCE ; Discrimination & Race Relations
;
United States
;
West Indies ; British West Indies
Abstract:
Introduction: While both are successful, how can they be so different? -- The constraints and opportunities of vastly different Black histories -- The diverse identities of Black Americans and Caribbeans -- Crafting basic strategies for success -- Using more complex strategies for success at work and in the public -- Viewing the other : defending strategies of success among fellow Blacks -- Conclusion and advice to the ambitious -- Appendix A: Methodologies and participation in the study -- Appendix B: Semi-structured questionnaire.
Abstract:
This book explores how African-Americans and Afro-Caribbeans from the former British colonies can be so different in their approaches toward social mobility
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
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