Routledge - When Race Meets Class: African Americans Coming of Age

Explore a profound sociological study with When Race Meets Class: African Americans Coming of Age in a Small City. Published by Routledge, this rare 15-year ethnography provides a deep look into the lives of low-income African American youth. By following individuals from their high school years into early adulthood, the text offers a longitudinal perspective on how personal identities develop over time. This book examines how social identities like race, class, and gender work together to influence how people think about themselves. It tracks how interactions with family, schools, and the local community shape the hopes, fears, and aspirations of young people. Readers will gain insight into how specific individuals, including parents, teachers, coaches, and friends, impact the worldviews of these youth. This work is an essential resource for those studying sociology, anthropology, and the social sciences.