Date of Award
Spring 5-2-2012
Degree Type
Closed Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Department
African-American Studies
First Advisor
Dr. Jonathan Gayles
Second Advisor
Dr. Sarita Davis
Third Advisor
Dr. Layli Maparyan
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to explore how Black men and women negotiate ideas about masculine performances within the context of romantic relationships. The New York Times Bestselling book Act Like A Lady, Think Like A Man, which communicates a particularly patriarchal understanding of masculinity, was used as a point of reference. Six focus groups were conducted with 28 Black males and females between the ages of 19-60. Three general conclusions about masculine performances within Black male/female relationships were drawn from the findings.
DOI
https://doi.org/10.57709/2771730
Recommended Citation
Charleston, Kayla N., "Act Like A Lady, Think Like A Patriarch: Black Masculine Identity Formation Within the Context of Romantic Relationships." Thesis, Georgia State University, 2012.
doi: https://doi.org/10.57709/2771730