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From educational institutions to the media, images about African American men are transmitted throughout society with few, if any, positive portrayals. These myths, misconceptions, and stereotypes have been carried over to the developmental and socialization processes experienced by African American men. More systematic and comprehensive ways of explaining the plight of the African American male are needed in his quest for understanding his role in society. Otherwise, a perceptual genocide will continue to permeate the fabric of society and the African American male psyche.
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Rowan, G.T., Pernell, E. & Akers, T.A. Gender role socialization in african american men: A conceptual framework. Journal of African American Men 1, 3–22 (1996). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02733916
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