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All our kin : strategies for survival in a Black community
Carol B. Stack
- Vol. 10, Iss: 1, pp 160
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The Flats as discussed by the authors is a collection of urban poor stereotypes and stereotypes versus reality, including: "What Goes Round Come Round" and "Gimme a Little Sugar" from the '60s.Abstract:
* The Flats * Black Urban Poor Stereotypes Versus Reality * Swapping: "What Goes Round Comes Round" * Personal Kindreds: "All Our Kin" * Child-Keeping: "Gimme a Little Sugar" * Domestic Networks: "Those You Count On" * Women and Men: "I'm Not in Love with No Man Really" * Conclusion with John R. Lombardiread more
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