Brotherhood University

BRANDON A. JACKSON is an associate professor of sociology at Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN.

“In a culture that too often depicts Black men only as criminals or athletes, Brotherhood University provides a fresh, welcome new look at race, gender, and masculinity. Brandon Jackson shows us how Black college-age men wrestle with a complicated educational environment, prepare for a predominantly white work force, and form lifelong bonds with each other. This is a beautifully written book that shows young Black men’s resilience, vulnerability, and ingenuity in an environment that rarely recognizes these traits.” - Adia Harvey Wingfield (author of Gray Areas: How the Way We Work Perpetuates Racism and What We Can Do to Fix It) "Brotherhood University offers a complex, honest, and insightful analysis of the challenges young Black men face in college, in their careers, and in their romantic relationships. Jackson contradicts stereotypes of men in general and Black men in particular; he also complicates what other scholars have documented about socialization and masculinity. The book makes important and original contributions in understanding the experiences of Black men on college campuses, adding to our understandings of race, gender, friendship, and emotions."- Janice McCabe (author of Connecting in College: How Friendship Networks Matter for Academic and Social Success) "Brandon Jackson’s Brotherhood University makes an important contribution to advancing our understanding of the intersections between gendered racism and the transition to adulthood. The focus on friendship and social connections fills a much-needed gap in the literature about the importance of solidarity in promoting social mobility. It also offers a glimpse into possibilities for broader policies aimed at fostering mentoring and support for groups that have been oppressed and marginalized." - Jennifer Silva (associate professor, O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs, Indiana University, Bloomin)