ISBN:
1593320531
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9781593320539
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1280361328
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9781280361326
Language:
English
Pages:
Online Ressource (x, 299 p.)
Edition:
Online-Ausg. [S.l.] HathiTrust Digital Library Online-Ausg. [S.l.] : HathiTrust Digital Library
Series Statement:
Criminal justice
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als Wilkinson, Deanna Lyn, 1968- Guns, violence, and identity among African American and Latino youth
DDC:
303.60835097471
Keywords:
Youth and violence New York (State)
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New York
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Youth with social disabilities Psychology
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New York (State)
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New York
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African American young men Social conditions
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New York (State)
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New York
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Hispanic American young men Social conditions
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New York (State)
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New York
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Neighborhoods Social aspects
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Firearms Social aspects
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Violence in adolescence
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Identity (Psychology) in youth
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African American young men Social conditions
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Hispanic American young men Social conditions
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Youth and violence
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Neighborhoods Social aspects
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Youth with social disabilities Psychology
;
Firearms Social aspects
;
African American young men Social conditions
;
New York (State)
;
New York
;
Hispanic American young men Social conditions
;
New York (State)
;
New York
;
Youth and violence New York (State)
;
New York
;
Youth with social disabilities Psychology
;
New York (State)
;
New York
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Electronic books
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Firearms Social aspects
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Identity (Psychology) in youth
;
Neighborhoods Social aspects
;
Violence in adolescence
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African American young men ; Social conditions
;
Youth and violence
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Youth with social disabilities ; Psychology
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SOCIAL SCIENCE ; Violence in Society
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New York (State) ; New York
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Electronic book
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Electronic books
Abstract:
Wilkinson studies 125 violent African American and Latino males aged 16 to 24 in New York City, analyzing 306 violent situations of which 151 involve guns. The social world of these youths is characterized by violence, internalized street codes, limited opportunities, and the availability of firearms. Violent events are public social performances. These performances often have serious consequences for social identity and personal safety. Wilkinson shows how violence is a resource for gaining/maintaining social identity (masculinity) and status on the street. The dynamic of moving from victim to victimizer is clearly understood in the socio-cultural context of the street. She demonstrates the role that guns play in "empowering" adolescents to engage in conflict outside of age-specific groups
Note:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 287-296) and index. - Description based on print version record
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Description based on print version record
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Master and use copy. Digital master created according to Benchmark for Faithful Digital Reproductions of Monographs and Serials, Version 1. Digital Library Federation, December 2002
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Online-Ausg. [S.l.] : HathiTrust Digital Library
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Master and use copy. Digital master created according to Benchmark for Faithful Digital Reproductions of Monographs and Serials, Version 1. Digital Library Federation, December 2002.
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