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Book SynopsisThe role of men is critical when it comes to preventing sexual assault.Gordon Braxton was in his second year of college before anybody bothered to speak to him about sexual violence, despite the fact that he already knew friends and family members that had survived a sexual assault. Unfortunately, this is a common experience as many young men and boys, especially Black boys, do not have an opportunity to discuss their views on sexual violence and what role they might play in preventing it. Empowering Black Boys to Challenge Rape Culture supports the training of a rising generation by providing commentary from an experienced educator, an overview of existing research and preventative techniques, and insight into young men''s perspectives on violence. The result is a powerful new perspective on violence prevention--the first to focus on Black boys and to be written by a Black male author.The most critical lesson that boys need to learn is that they have an essential role to play in preve
Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Prologue Introduction Chapter 1: The Scope of Sexual Violence and Rape Culture Chapter 2: Starting the Conversation Chapter 3: Facing the Complications of Being an Anti-Violent Man Chapter 4: Defining Manhood for Ourselves Chapter 5: Formulating Manhood in the Shadow of the Myth of the Black Rapist Chapter 6: Examining Media Representations of Black Manhood Chapter 7: Understanding Our Power to Harm Chapter 8: Becoming An Active Bystander Chapter 9: Finding a Home in a Global Movement Appendix I: Recommended Books Appendix II: Helpful Tips For Productive Conversations Appendix III: Helpful Sites Appendix IV: Common Myths Appendix V: Leading Case Studies Involving Celebrities Appendix VI: Talking to Boys about False Accusations
