(ThyBlackMan.com) Thomas Theorem, created in 1928 by sociologists W.I. Thomas and Dorothy Swaine Thomas states “If man define situations as real, they are real in their consequences”. Labelling theory draws on this statement to suggest that if people are labeled as deviant, they will act in deviant ways. Deviant is ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) There are numerous books, journals, articles, and theories that speak of the economic woes of African Americans and the means to overcome them. There is an emergence of self-help manuals created by African Americans that provide step-by-step guidance to achieve economic prosperity. Though I applaud the effort of these ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Did you see the movie, A Beautiful Mind? It follows the life of Nobel Prize-winning mathematician John Nash. In it, we see how he eventually came to be called insane. He sees and hears people that no one, other than he, can see. The movie is presented from his ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Many public primary and secondary schools are dangerous places. The Justice Department’s Bureau of Justice Statistics and the Department of Education’s National Center for Education Statistics show that in 2012, there were about 749,200 violent assaults on students. In the 2011-12 academic year, there were a record 209,800 primary- ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) The last time I wrote an article I spoke on what it meant to be a young black man living in America. I touched on how our past fore fathers would currently view us and the genocide that is occurring amongst African-American males in today’s society. At that time ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Parents you may want to keep your children from reading this post, especially if you’ve been pushing the American ideal for them to go to college so they can get a good job to have a comfortable life. Personally, I think college is a waste of money if people ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) “Fathers can and do change the world one child at a time.” William Jackson, M.Edu. Suggestions from a father, educator, mentor and community activist. 1. Fathers respect your child’s teacher(s) One way to support education is to model respect for teachers and administrators. Fathers speak more by their actions ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) To get the most out of any training programs it would be beneficial to understand that we have different learning styles and if you are able to identify what kind of learner you are, you can then apply the best techniques based around this information. If you are going ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) A career in engineering opens up the floodgates of opportunity, with jobs that are as diverse as you can image – probably more. Here’s how to get into the industry and figure out what you really want to do once you’re there. You Make Lots Of Money An engineer ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) The world is changing, the incorporation of technology will not stop in our society, the integration of technology is changing how we function in this world. The engagement of educational initiatives that will train children for the future is ever progressing and creating a transformative paradigm shift in how ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Speaking to youth involved in a summer STEM program at the Advanced Technology Center (ATC) of Florida State College in Jacksonville, Florida; it is very important that the educational initiatives of STEAM, STEM, STREAM CSTEAM and even STEM2 are vital to prepare youth for current and future careers. The ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) The MBA (Masters in Business Administration) is the single most sought-after degree in the United States. Why? Because employers are demanding more from their workforces, so if you want to advance yourself in business you’ll need to prove your skills and knowledge. An MBA is proof of your expertise, ...