Black male enlistment: Exploring the relationship between African American manhood and benefits/disadvantages of enlisting into the military
Thames, Titus
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Description
Title
Black male enlistment: Exploring the relationship between African American manhood and benefits/disadvantages of enlisting into the military
Author(s)
Thames, Titus
Issue Date
2019-04-24
Director of Research (if dissertation) or Advisor (if thesis)
Alston, Reginald
Department of Study
Kinesiology & Community Health
Discipline
Community Health
Degree Granting Institution
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Degree Name
M.S.
Degree Level
Thesis
Keyword(s)
African American males
military enlistment
Abstract
Over the past few decades, enlistment rates for African American men have experienced a steady decline. Military experience is thought to be beneficial to African American individuals and communities by creating an up-springing foundation towards wellness. Historically, African American men have participated at high rates in every war in which America has been involved, until recent decades. Black men have been proud and willing to serve in the US military in hopes of receiving socioeconomic advancements and fair opportunities. The percentage of black male participation in the military is proportional to their representation the US population, while the percentage of black women serving in the military today is nearly double their representation in the United States. The purpose of this study is to explore the relationship between African American manhood and perspectives on enlistment into today’s military. It was found that African American men who experience college value quality of life over service to country.
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