The Root Cause Of Black Masculinity In The 21st Century

(C). In my opinion the root cause of Black masculinity in the 21st century stems from their cultural background and upbringing. A young black man needs proper balance in his life. There are some young black men that have high self-esteem and a solid foundation to build on. These young men transition into manhood and accept the responsibilities and are accountable for their actions. They embrace manhood as a quest for life and want to live it to the fullest. They are successful in their endeavors. On the other hand, young black men that have low self-esteem and give into the stereotype that they are worthless and inferior, do not strive to be better. Transitioning into manhood equals control and violence. They are often frustrated and angry, because all of their life they have not been encouraged or shown that life does not have to be that way. These men are never able to fill the void they feel. They often turn to drugs to mask their feelings of defeat. They often take on a non-caring attitude. …show more content…
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