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Masculinity and Sexuality: Impact on Intimate Relationships of African American Men

Department of Special Education, Rehabilitation, Counseling/School Psychology, Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama, tmc0005{at}auburn.edu

Chippewa M. Thomas

Department of Special Education, Rehabilitation, Counseling/School Psychology, Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama

Debra C. Cobia

Department of Counseling and Educational Psychology, University of West Georgia

In the absence of specific literature, this article provides information about racial identity and masculinity in regard to issues of sex, sexuality, and intimate relationships among African American men. To aid counselors in their understanding and response to these sex-related issues, culturally relevant practices are identified. Recommendations for counseling practice are discussed.

Key Words: racial identity • sexuality • African American men • masculinity • intimate relationships

This version was published on October 1, 2009

The Family Journal, Vol. 17, No. 4, 360-366 (2009)
DOI: 10.1177/1066480709347304


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