African american girls: reframing perceptions and changing experiences

The teenage years can be exciting for girls, as they develop into young womenand anticipate their future. For some, however, this developmental stage may be tempered by increased risks for teen pregnancy, school failure, and some health problems. African American Girls: Reframing Perceptions and Changing Experiences explores not only the challenges and stressors confronting this uniquepopulation, but also the strengths and resiliencies used to meet them. Examining prevailing trends while avoiding simplistic generalizations, the book is both descriptive (e.g., explaining similarities and differences with girls of other ethnicities and African-American boys in critical areas) and useful (e.g., providing concrete guidelines for professionals working to support prosocialdevelopment and prevent risky behaviors). Offers a descriptive and comprehensive examination of African American girls from the perspective of someone who has worked with thousands of girls from all walks of life Provides recommendations and resources for working with African American adolescent girls in a practical manner Focuses on one of the most critical developmental periods - teens in early to mid-adolescence INDICE: Description and Demographics.- Self and Identity.- Family and Kin.- Peers and Friends.- Communities and Neighborhoods.- Expectations and Achievement.- Health and Wellness.- Sexual Behavior and Consequences.- Prosocial Behavior and Aggression.- Concluding Comments.- Subject Index.

• ISBN: 978-1-4419-0089-0
• Editorial: Springer
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 245
• Fecha Publicación: 01/08/2009
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés