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Author Miller, Jody, 1966-

Title Getting played : African American girls, urban inequality, and gendered violence / Jody Miller ; foreword by Ruth D. Peterson.

Imprint New York : New York University Press, c2008.

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Location Call No. OPAC Message Status
 Axe 3rd Floor Stacks  362.76 M615g 2008    ---  Available
Description xx, 292 p. ; 23 cm.
Series New perspectives in crime, deviance, and law series
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (p. 265-284) and index.
Contents Perspectives on gender and urban violence -- Gender 'n the 'hood : neighborhood violence against women and girls -- Playin' too much : sexual harassment in school -- Respect yourself, protect yourself : sexual coercion and violence -- The playa' and the cool pose : gender and relationship violence -- Conclusions and recommendations.
Subject African American young women -- Violence against.
African American young women -- Abuse of.
African American young women -- Crimes against.
African American teenage girls -- Violence against.
African American teenage girls -- Abuse of.
African American teenage girls -- Crimes against.
Victims of violent crimes -- United States -- Psychology.
ISBN 0814756980 (pbk. : alk. paper)
9780814756980 (pbk. : alk. paper)
0814756972 (alk. paper)
9780814756973 (alk. paper)
Standard No. AU@ 000042215508
NZ1 11675780

 
    
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