The African American Urban Male's Journey to Success
Psychoanalytic Perspectives on Race, Gender, and Social Class
By (author) Mead Goedert
Publication date:
14 June 2016Length of book:
194 pagesPublisher
Lexington BooksDimensions:
237x160mm6x9"
ISBN-13: 9781498528566
The African American Urban Male’s Journey to Success: Psychoanalytic Perspectives on Race, Gender, and Social Class is an exploration of the interconnected nature of psychodynamics and social factors, especially in relation to experiences with success. Goedert uses a psychoanalytic lens to examine the roles of race, gender, and social class in the experiences of five professional African American men who transcended their origins in urban poverty. Through rich quotes and depictions, this book thematically explores the commonalities between each of their interpersonal and intrapsychic experiences, and provides implications for future research, policy, and practice. Recommended for scholars of psychology, sociology, social work, race studies, and gender studies.
Goedert’s book is worth reading. It is an excellent resource for scholars, researchers, and practitioners concerned with the mental health of urban Black men. Graduate and undergraduate students will find this book valuable as they navigate through their academic journey. The author’s intention is to “shed light on the stories that often go unseen … and are blatantly ignored by the mainstream” (p. 4); this book does that.