African American Relationships, Marriages, and Families

Patricia Dixon, PhD, is retired associate professor of African American Studies at Georgia State University. She has over 20 years of experience as a relationships educator and coach, is the creator of the African American Relationships and Marriage Strengthening curriculum (AARMS) and has a blog at www.relationshipstalk.com.

“Dr. Dixon’s 2nd ed is a state of the art masterpiece on African-American relationships, marriages, and families for teachers, researchers, and clinicians. Thoroughly researched, the author explains current phenomena through a historical/cultural lens. While the purpose of the book is to be used as a tool for pre-marriage education and counseling, it is a must read for all who would understand African American relationships.”—David Knox, PhD, professor, East Carolina University

• Introduction  1. In Cultural Perspective  2. In Historical Perspective  3. Gender  4. Love  5. African American Women  6. African American Men  7. Dating and Choosing a Partner  8. Sexuality  9. Communication and Conflict Resolution  10. Money Matters  11. Healthy Dieting  12. Parenting  13. LGBT/Same-Gender Loving  14. The Spiritual Journey  References  Index