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Chargement... On the Down Low: A Journey into the Lives of 'Straight' Black Men Who Sleep with Menpar J. L. King
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Inscrivez-vous à LibraryThing pour découvrir si vous aimerez ce livre Actuellement, il n'y a pas de discussions au sujet de ce livre. This was written as a warning to African American women about how to tell if your man was having gay relationships on the side. As such, it's not very interesting. You can get AIDS just as easily if your man is having unprotected sex with female prostitutes. If you can't trust your partner, you need to practice safer sex, period. However, as a view into how heteronormative culture adversely affects the African American community in the United States, this book offers a lot of data for reflection. I initially picked up this book because of a television program that spoke about the nature of this behavior. It's a very quick read and is pretty open, but it leaves you second guessing at the end because they list out five "behavior" patterns to look for - and I think generalizing a whole group of people is unfair. Great book for a psychology or health class. Engaging, titillating in some cases, the author writes well...however for this to be a best seller and authority on Aids in certain communities is just mind boggling...Hiv and Aids is so much more than what is written in this book. At best it is lite weight on the subject even with his experiences. A better look at the subject see Boyd E Graves publication and research. aucune critique | ajouter une critique
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A bold exposé of the controversial secret that has potentially dire consequences in many African American communitiesDelivering the first frank and thorough investigation of life "on the down low" (the DL), J. L. King exposes a closeted culture of sex between black men who lead "straight" lives. King explores his own past as a DL man, and the path that led him to let go of the lies and bring forth a message that can promote emotional healing and open discussions about relationships, sex, sexuality, and health in the black community. Providing a long-overdue wake-up call, J. L. King bravely puts the spotlight on a topic that has until now remained dangerously taboo. Drawn from hundreds of interviews, statistics, and the author's firsthand knowledge of DL behavior, On the Down Low reveals the warning signs African American women need to know. King also discusses the potential health consequences of having unprotected sex, as African American women represent an alarming 64 percent of new HIV infections. Volatile yet vital, On the Down Low is sure to be one of the most talked-about books of the year. "A survey by the Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta found that nearly a quarter of black HIV-positive men who had sex with men consider themselves heterosexual." --Essence Aucune description trouvée dans une bibliothèque |
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Google Books — Chargement... GenresClassification décimale de Melvil (CDD)305.38896073Social sciences Social Sciences; Sociology and anthropology Groups of people People by gender or sex Specific groups of men Black / African-American MenClassification de la Bibliothèque du CongrèsÉvaluationMoyenne:
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