Home is a Dirty Street: The Social Oppression of Black ChildrenThis work is a reflection of the author's 16 years of working with Black urban children in Chicago. Perkins explains how systematic oppression prevents urban Black children from achieving their true potential. |
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Page 54
... Cobras was similar in that they both had a hierarchy of subgroups which consisted of seniors , juniors , and midgets . From these subgroups , branches or divisions were established throughout each group's turf or territory . These ...
... Cobras was similar in that they both had a hierarchy of subgroups which consisted of seniors , juniors , and midgets . From these subgroups , branches or divisions were established throughout each group's turf or territory . These ...
Page 56
... Cobras 2- Village Cobras 3- 14th Street Cobras 4 - Dug - Outs 5 - Impressions 6- Jr. Cassanovas 7- Midget Cobras HANG - OUT OF GROUPS Although there were a few places where groups hung out , the study did not show that these places were ...
... Cobras 2- Village Cobras 3- 14th Street Cobras 4 - Dug - Outs 5 - Impressions 6- Jr. Cassanovas 7- Midget Cobras HANG - OUT OF GROUPS Although there were a few places where groups hung out , the study did not show that these places were ...
Page 57
... Cobras . That is to say , it appeared that these groups were an out - growth of the Cobras and through the influence of this dominant group came into existence . This succession was further encouraged by many group members having ...
... Cobras . That is to say , it appeared that these groups were an out - growth of the Cobras and through the influence of this dominant group came into existence . This succession was further encouraged by many group members having ...
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