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University of California Press
- Jacked Up and Unjust: Pacific Islander Teens Confront Violent Legacies
- Book
- 2016
- Published by: University of California Press
summary
In the context of two hundred years of American colonial control in the Pacific, Irwin and Umemoto shed light on the experiences of today’s inner city and rural girls and boys in Hawai‘i who face racism, sexism, poverty, and political neglect. Based on nine years of ethnographic research, the authors highlight how legacies of injustice endure as current challenges in the present, prompting teens to fight for dignity and the chance to thrive in America, a nation that the youth describe as inherently “jacked up” and “unjust.” While the story begins with the youth battling multiple contingencies, it ends on a hopeful note, with many of the teens overcoming numerous hardships, often with the guidance of steadfast, caring adults.
Table of Contents
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- Acknowledgments
- pp. ix-xii
- Introduction
- pp. 1-6
- 5. Boys’ Fights and the Jacked-Up System
- pp. 86-104
- 7. Youth Prepare for Adulthood
- pp. 126-147
- 8. Theoretical Conclusions
- pp. 148-162
- Appendix 2. Demographics of Quoted Teens
- pp. 178-180
- References
- pp. 193-212
Additional Information
ISBN
9780520958883
Related ISBN(s)
9780520283022
MARC Record
OCLC
950084442
Pages
256
Launched on MUSE
2016-10-26
Language
English
Open Access
No