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Commitment: Fatherhood in Black America (Volume 1) by Patterson, Carole; Barboza, Anthony, 1944-; Strickland, Arvarh E; Morrison, Minion K. C., 1946-; Ruffin, Clyde; Perchinske, Marlene is a book available to read on EtoBox.

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<p><p>Offering an eloquent combination of fifty beautiful black-and-white photographs and poignant quotations from the fathers and children portrayed, <i>Commitment</i> provides a powerful rendition of fatherhood in black America.<p>The father is often perceived as someone absent from the African American family, though the reasons for this perception vary. This book shows another side to that image, a positive one depicting black men who are supportive and nurturing parents. To reveal and celebrate this less often recognized parent, Carole Patterson has spent several years crossing the continent to interview and photograph responsible black fathers. Photographer Anthonoy Barboza has also contributed imagery. These portraits&mdash;young fathers, older fathers, a great-grandfather, fathers on different levels of the economic ladder&mdash;provide valuable insight into American culture. And because of their humanitarian scope, they deliver an important message to everyone, especially young people, about parenthood and the obligations and responsibilities attached to it.<p>In his introduction, Arvarh E. Strickland surveys the history of the African American family, beginning with the s

Author

Patterson, Carole; Barboza, Anthony, 1944-; Strickland, Arvarh E; Morrison, Minion K. C., 1946-; Ruffin, Clyde; Perchinske, Marlene

Publisher

Columbia: University of Missouri Press

Published

1998

Language

EN

ISBN

9780826211576

Subjects

Sociology, Gender Studies, Psychology

Rating

5 / 5 (1 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14