Mary Pattillo-McCoy
Mary Pattillo-McCoy is an American sociologist and author known for her work on African American middle-class life and urban inequality. She is a professor at Northwestern University and has written extensively on issues of race, class, and urban neighborhoods. Her notable works include 'Black Picket Fences: Privilege and Peril among the Black Middle Class' and 'Black on the Block: The Politics of Race and Class in the City'.
Books
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1. Black Picket Fences
The book provides a sociological examination of the middle-class African American experience through the lens of a black neighborhood in a large American city. It challenges the conventional understanding of segregation and economic inequality by exploring the lives of the black middle class, their struggles, achievements, and the complex interplay of class and race. The author delves into the community's social dynamics, family structures, and the pressures faced by the youth, offering a nuanced perspective on the persistence of racial disparities within the ostensibly successful segment of the black population.
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