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Philippe BourgoisIn Search of Respect: Selling Crack in El Barrio
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1995A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides that feature detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, quotes, and essay topics.
Essay Topics
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The concept of a jíbaro is integral to the culture Bourgois encounters in East Harlem. What is a jíbaro? Explain its transformation from Puerto Rico to New York and give examples.
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Give examples of institutionalized racism in the legal economy. How do people like Primo and Caesar react to this racism? Provide details.
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"Street culture" is an important theme in the narrative. What is it, and why is it so important to many in East Harlem?
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