An academic journal for all those in the hood, from the hood and interested in learning about the hood.
Hoodology Terms
An academic journal for all those in the hood, from the hood and interested in learning about the hood.
Hoodology – is the scientific study of hoods in America.
Hoodologist – an expert in or a student of hoodology. Hoodologists study the cultures, identities, human behaviors, social interactions and economic systems within the hood.
Hood – (physical place) poverty-stricken; mostly inner-city/metropolitan; consists of rundown buildings, broken sidewalks and graffiti tagging. It is overpopulated, often with multiple families living in a single-bedroom apartment. Rows of apartment complexes that are lower in rent and cheap houses are the norm. Liquor stores, good food and small markets.
Hood Culture – bold, proud and relentless, made up of marginalized individuals with eclectic styles (often categorized as streetwear) and confident demeanors that create a unique type of swag in the midst of extreme poverty, struggle and high crime rates. Includes positive attributes such as resilience, loyalty and inner-strength.
Hood Identity – is a construct that refers to one’s sense of self as a member or past member of a hood.
Ghettology – is the scientific study of ghettos.
Ghettologist – an expert in or a student of ghettology. Ghettologists study the cultures, identities, human behaviors, social interactions and economic systems within the ghetto.
Ghetto – (physical place) poverty-stricken; inner-city/metropolitan but can also include rural areas. Shares definition of the hood. Also, consists of dilapidated houses, multiple family members under one roof, and underdeveloped.
Ghetto Culture – oppressed and marginalized population tied to negative stereotypes deriving from gangs, thugs, crime, violence, lack of self-awareness and respect, and domestic drama. Absence of positive attributes.
Ghetto Identity – is a construct that refers to one’s sense of self as a member or past member of a ghetto.
