Hopeful Girls, Troubled Boys: Race and Gender Disparity in Urban Education

Hopeful Girls, Troubled Boys is an in-depth ethnographic study of Caribbean youth in New York City, shedding light on the reasons why schools and cities are failing boys of color.

Through vivid storytelling and powerful insights, this book uncovers the complex dynamics at play in the lives of Dominican, West Indian, and Haitian American youth as they navigate the challenges of growing up in a new country while trying to fulfill their parents' immigrant dreams.

With a focus on gender and poverty, Hopeful Girls, Troubled Boys offers a nuanced understanding of education, race, and inequality in America today.

This book is a must-read for anyone interested in improving the state of American urban education and the lives of poor minority youth.