Bibliograph

The chosen ones, Black men and the politics of redemption, Nikki Jones

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The chosen ones, Black men and the politics of redemption, Nikki Jones

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 197-206) and index

Illustrations

illustrationsmaps

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The chosen ones

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1005103376

Responsibility statement

Nikki Jones

Series statement

Gender and justice, 6

Sub title

Black men and the politics of redemption

Summary

"In The Chosen Ones, sociologist and feminist scholar Nikki Jones shares the compelling story of a group of Black men living in San Francisco's historically Black neighborhood, the Fillmore. Against all odds, these men work to atone for past crimes by reaching out to other Black men, young and old, with the hope of guiding them toward a better life. Yet despite their genuine efforts, they struggle to find a new place in their old neighborhood. With a poignant yet hopeful voice, Jones illustrates how neighborhood politics, everyday interactions with the police, and conservative Black gender ideologies shape the men's ability to make good and forgive themselves--and how the double-edged sword of community shapes the work of redemption."--Publisher information

Table Of Contents

Eric's awakening -- The crime-fighting community -- Targets -- Buffers and bridges -- "A rose out of this cement": Jay's story -- Conclusion : Lessons from the field

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Black men and the politics of redemption

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