African American Girls | Reframing Perceptions and Changing Experiences

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Faye Z. Belgrave 

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African American Girls is a resource book for people who work with African American girls who are in early to mid-adolescence (11-16).  Readers include (1) researchers who conduct research and programming; (2) professionals who work with African American adolescent girls (e.g., teachers, social workers, counselors), and (3) a general audience of persons with interest in African American adolescent female's well-being (e.g., parents, community leaders, girl's group leaders)   Each chapter covers the most current literature on African American adolescent girls. Some of the topics include identity, relationships, family and kin, health and well-being, achievement, and sexual behaviors.  Each chapter offers recommendations for promoting positive youth behaviors.