Traveling Abroad: Black Male Masculinity and Gender Role Conflict

• In Event: Poster Session 10
  In Poster Session: Society, Culture, and Change

Abstract

This case study examines the experiences of twelve Black male collegians who studied abroad in China through a male gender role conflict framework. The findings highlight the influences toward their decision to study abroad, as well as how an international context shaped their understanding of being Black males.

Authors

• Dallawrence E Dean, The University of Texas at Austin

• Charles Lu, The University of Texas - Austin

• Veronica Pecero, The Ohio State University

• Richard J. Reddick, The University of Texas - Austin