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Jacked Up And Unjust : Pacific Islander Teens Confront Violent Legacies
Paperback Edition: 1
In the context of two hundred years of American colonial control in the Pacific, Irwin and Umemoto shed light on the experiences of todays inner city and rural girls and boys in Hawaii who face racism, sexism, poverty, and political neglect. Based on nine years
of ethnographic research, the authors highlight how legacies of injustice endure as current challenges in the present, prompting teens to fight for dignity and the chance to thrive in America, a nation that the youth describe as inherently jacked up and unjust. While the story begins with the youth battling multiple contingencies, it ends on a hopeful note, with many of the teens overcoming numerous hardships, often with the guidance of steadfast, caring adults.
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Pages : 217
Publisher : University of California Press
Publication date : 2016-08
Subjects: Non-fiction, Social Sciences, Sociology, Violence In Society