Black Picket Fences, Second Edition: Privilege and Peril among the Black Middle Class
Black Picket Fences, Second Edition explores the complex position of the Black middle class through the linked themes of privilege and peril. Mary Pattillo’s sociological study examines how race and class shape middle-class identity, expectations, and community life.
About This Book
Black Picket Fences, Second Edition examines the experiences of the Black middle class.
The book considers both privilege and peril, highlighting the tensions embedded in middle-class life.
Through its focus on “black picket fences,” Mary Pattillo presents a sociological exploration of race, class, and community.
This second edition offers readers an updated opportunity to engage with questions surrounding Black middle-class identity and social position.
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