Triple Quandary Theory (Sewel)

Question 1

Why is this theory more developed than Lee and Youngs?

Answer 1

This theory is more developed than Lee and Youngs because it looks at specific issues that only affect Black people

Question 2

What does “Quandary” mean?

Answer 2

Quandary - dilemma

Question 3

What is the triple quandary ie the 3 problems?

Answer 3

1. Rates of single parenthood in black households higher compared to other EM
2. Growing up in a white culture can be disadvantage
3. Black media culture is an issue

Question 4

Elaborate on the claim that rates of single parenthood in black households is higher compared to other EM

Answer 4

65% of black children are raised by single parent, almost always mum.
The absence of the father figure causes them to lack discipline which mothers cannot provide .
Boys crave the masculine form of love, so lack of this leads to them forming subcultures

Question 5

Elaborate on the claim that growing up in white culture can be a disadvantage

Answer 5

Black people within a white culture are subject to labelling and feeling marginalised

Question 6

Elaborate on the third and final claim of triple quandary theory - black media culture is an issue

Answer 6

Rap music , gangster films encourage deviance and cause hyper masculine and anti authority persona.

Question 7

Evaluate the triple quandary theory

Answer 7

The triple quandary theory does not consider other EM groups .
It makes assumptions and generalisations about black families