University of Wisconsin–Madison

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Sexual Decision-Making by Inner-City Black Adolescent Males

Gilmore, Sonia, John DeLamater, and David WagstaffWorking paper no. 1995-04 Abstract This research was designed to illuminate the cognitive and emotional bases of the sexual decisions made by young black men. We hypothesized that the black male’s understanding and expression of his sexuality reflects a socially constructed interpretation of who he is. More specifically, we …

The Effects of Changing Family Structures on Higher Education for Black and White American Cohorts: 1908-1969

Carter, Wendy Y. Working paper no. 1996-22 Abstract Social scientists have been concerned with the effect of social origins on educational attainment since the early days of the discipline. One important aspect of social origins that continues to occupy the interest of researchers and the public is the family. The issue of race has also …