AFROCENTRIC THEORY AND APPLICATIONS, Volume II: Advances in the Adolescent Rites of Passage

Washington, D.C.: Baobab Associates, Inc, 1992. First Edition. Spiral bound. Fine. With the increasing number of rites of passage programs that are proliferating in the African American community, there is a need to establish empirical definitions and guidelines for these programs which have internalized the wisdom drawn from the wells of our African heritage. If this is not done, we may find ourselves continuing to use Eurocentric socializing practices under the pretense that they represent traditional African societies. Afrocentric Theory and Applications: Volume II prevents us from making this common mistake by providing us with a comprehensive document that succinctly delineates what a rite of passage is; its African-centered philosophy; its programmatic components; ways and means for operationalizing it; and a Research Methodology for evaluating its effectiveness. The latter is especially important because regardless of the merits inherent to rites of passage - they will not likely receive broad-based community support if we cannot demonstrate that they do have a positive influence on the socialization of African American youth." Quarto: x, 205 p. Spiral bound in printed paper wrappers. Near fine. (Inventory #: 77549)