Young British African and Caribbean Men Achieving Educational Success: Disrupting Deficit Discourses about Black Male Achievement

This book explores educational success among young Black males in the British education system, focusing on intersections between structural forces and educational contexts. It will cover topics such as race, gender, class, attainment gaps, contextualizing Black men's educational narratives, family and parenting, and community resources.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 172 pages
Publication date: 29 April 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This book delves into a different perspective than the prevalent focus on the underperformance of young Black males in the British education system. Instead, it emphasizes educational success, seeking to understand the educational experiences of young Black men, particularly those from African and Caribbean backgrounds, across various educational contexts. By examining the interplay between political, cultural, and structural forces, the book aims to provide fresh insights into the intersections and complexities within these educational spaces.

The book will cover a range of topics, including:

Race, gender, and class: Examining the impact of these factors on the attainment gap faced by young Black men in the education system.

Contextualizing Black men's educational narratives: Exploring the unique experiences and challenges faced by Black men in education.

The role of family and parenting in achieving success: Investigating how family dynamics, support, and parenting practices contribute to Black men's educational outcomes.

The role of community resources in achieving success: Recognizing the importance of community organizations, mentors, and networks in supporting young Black men's educational aspirations.

Young British African and Caribbean Men Achieving Educational Success will appeal to researchers, academics, and postgraduate students in the fields of multicultural education, gender and sexuality in education, as well as educators interested in understanding how Black male masculinities are constructed and negotiated in educational discourses.

Contributors to the book include Cecile Wright, Professor in the School of Sociology and Social Work at the University of Nottingham, UK; Uvanney Maylor, Professor of Education in the Institute for Research in Education at the University of Bedfordshire, UK; and Thomas Pickup, a Principal Policy and Project Officer in local government in the UK.

Weight: 320g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367560751