RT Book
T1 Jacked up and unjust: Pacific Islander teens confront violent legacies
A1 Irwin, Katherine
A1 Umemoto, Karen
LA English
PP Oakland, California
PB University of California Press
YR 2016
UL https://krimdok.uni-tuebingen.de/Record/1623876974
AB "In the context of two hundred years of American colonial control in the Pacific, Irwin and Umemoto shed light on the experiences of today's inner city and rural girls and boys in Hawai'i who face racism, sexism, poverty, and political neglect. Based on nine years of ethnographic research, the authors highlight how legacies of injustice endure as current challenges in the present, prompting teens to fight for dignity and the chance to thrive in America, a nation that the youth describe as inherently "jacked up" and "unjust." While the story begins with the youth battling multiple contingencies, it ends on a hopeful note, with many of the teens overcoming numerous hardships, often with the guidance of steadfast, caring adults"--Provided by publisher
AB Literature review and background -- The caring adult role in youth research -- "Us girls get the second half": girls' early socialization and outspoken femininity -- Fighting for her honor: high school girls' struggles for respect -- Boys and violence -- Sea of good intentions: juvenile protection in the shadow of punishment -- Youth prepare for adulthood -- Theoretical conclusions -- Compassionate and constructive policy and practice -- Appendix 1. table: study participants -- Appendix 2. table: demographic profiles of teens quoted
NO Includes bibliographical references and index
CN HQ799.2.V56
SN 9780520283022
SN 9780520283039
K1 Youth and violence : History : 21st century : Hawaii
K1 Youth : Social conditions : 21st century : Hawaii
K1 Pacific Islander American teenagers : Social conditions : Hawaii