Deconstructing Masculinity:

Gangs The Fraternity of the Hood

Expectations

– Be open to new knowledge– Be authentic (Be real) – Respect yourself and respect everyone in the room– Began speaking after someone is finished speaking

and make it known that they are done – Be quiet when someone is speaking– Speak for yourself only i.e. “I do not like ____ “

instead of “We do not like _______”– Be Confidential

Black History Month

Earthquake in Haiti

Stereotypes of Men of Color & Masculinity

Tough

Gangsta

Athletic

Clothing

What If A Man Of Color Does Not Portray These

Stereotypes On the Left?

• Tough• Gangsta• Athletic• Certain Clothing

• Bullying• Talked About• Called Gay• Brainwashed

– By family and friends

Gangs-The Fraternity of the Hood

• Why do young men of color join gangs?

• Why do young men of color who are not impoverished join gangs?

• How many of you that know someone who is in a gang?

Future Topics

• Can A Women Teach A Man How To Be A Man

• Money, Cars, Clothes…I Just Want To Be Successful

• “Girls Girls Girls, Girls I Do Adore”