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Drawing on ethnographic study and interviews, Putting Risk in Perspective explores the many factors associated with H.I.V. infection among young black women.
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Renée T. White is assistant professor of sociology at Central Connecticut State University.
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Putting Risk in Perspective (Paperback)
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Today young adults are contracting HIV more rapidly than virtually any period during the past two decades. Young women, particularly those who are black and Latina, are bearing the brunt of this "new wave" of infection. Putting Risk in Perspective explores the many factors associated with HIV infection among young black women. HIV infection often occurs as a result of high risk behavior. Understanding what causes a young woman to take sexual and reproductive risks requires a consideration of the kinds of life issues she faces.Drawing on ethnographic study and interviews, Renee T. White introduces to the reader many young women who are dealing with economic pressures, family relationships, dating and courtship, intimate relationship issues, and questions of sexual identity. These along with the mythology surrounding HIV and AIDSand knowledge about contraceptioninfluence whether or not a black teenager will engage in risky activity. This powerful book shows why the fight against AIDS must incorporate a commitment to improving the social and economic opportunities available to young black women. Today young adults are contracting HIV more rapidly than virtually any period during the past two decades. Young women, particularly those who are black and Latina, are bearing the brunt of this "new wave" of infection. This book explores the factors associated with HIV infection among young black women. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780847685875
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Paperback. Condition: New. Today young adults are contracting HIV more rapidly than virtually any period during the past two decades. Young women, particularly those who are black and Latina, are bearing the brunt of this "new wave" of infection. Putting Risk in Perspective explores the many factors associated with HIV infection among young black women. HIV infection often occurs as a result of high risk behavior. Understanding what causes a young woman to take sexual and reproductive risks requires a consideration of the kinds of life issues she faces.Drawing on ethnographic study and interviews, Renée T. White introduces to the reader many young women who are dealing with economic pressures, family relationships, dating and courtship, intimate relationship issues, and questions of sexual identity. These along with the mythology surrounding HIV and AIDS-and knowledge about contraception-influence whether or not a black teenager will engage in risky activity. This powerful book shows why the fight against AIDS must incorporate a commitment to improving the social and economic opportunities available to young black women. Seller Inventory # LU-9780847685875
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Putting Risk in Perspective: Black Teenage Lives in the Era of A.I.D.S. (Critical Essays on the Classics)
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Condition: New. Drawing on ethnographic study and interviews, Putting Risk in Perspective explores the many factors associated with HIV infection among young black women. Num Pages: 228 pages. BIC Classification: JFFH2; JFSJ1; JFSL3; MJCJ2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 148 x 12. Weight in Grams: 308. . 1998. paperback. . . . . Seller Inventory # V9780847685875
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Putting Risk in Perspective: Black Teenage Lives in the Era of AIDS
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