The Construction of Black Masculinity in Blaxploitation and Hood Movies

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The paper examines the portrayal of black masculinity in two significant film genres: Blaxploitation and Hood movies. By analyzing "Shaft" (1971) and "Boyz N The Hood" (1991), it explores how these films reflect and shape perceptions of black male identity across different eras. The study aims to highlight the evolution of black masculine representation, contrasting the bold, confident figures in Blaxploitation with the complex, often vulnerable characters in Hood cinema, thus providing insights into cultural narratives surrounding black masculinity.