Sexual Discretion - Black Masculinity and the Politics of Passing

African American men who have sex with men while maintaining a heterosexual lifestyle in public are commonly referred to as "down low" or "DL" men. This book explores the DL phenomenon, offering an innovative analysis of the significance of media, space, and ideals of black masculinity in understanding down low communities.

About the author

Jeffrey Q. McCune Jr. is associate professor in women, gender, and sexuality studies and the Department of Performing Arts at Washington University in St. Louis.

Summary

African American men who have sex with men while maintaining a heterosexual lifestyle in public are commonly referred to as "down low" or "DL" men. This book explores the DL phenomenon, offering an innovative analysis of the significance of media, space, and ideals of black masculinity in understanding down low communities.

Product details

• Authors: Jeffrey Q Mccune, Jeffrey Q. Mccune, Jr. McCune, Jr. Jeffrey Q. McCune
• Publisher: University Of Chicago Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 07.03.2014
• EAN: 9780226096537
• ISBN: 978-0-226-09653-7
• No. of pages: 224
• Series: Emersion: Emergent Village resources for communities of faith; mersion: Emergent Village resources for communities of faith
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Sociology; USA, Ethnic Studies, Sociology, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Anthropology / Cultural & Social, Social & cultural anthropology, ethnography, United States of America, USA, Social and cultural anthropology, Gay Studies (Gay Men), SOCIAL SCIENCE / LGBTQ+ Studies / General, Black & Asian Studies, LGBTQ+ Studies / topics, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Cultural & Ethnic Studies / General