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Book details
  • Genre:POETRY
  • SubGenre:American / African American & Black
  • Language:English
  • Pages:20
  • eBook ISBN:9781098394264

The Cool of High Waist Slim

by Rage Sinclaire

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Overview
What is the definition of a well-dressed man? The answer may vary based on culture, age, or socioeconomic status. The certainty of the definition is based on the notion that the man being described as well-dressed has the self-awareness to be concerned about his personal style. He is also aware that his identity consists of two parts. One part is how he views himself in the world, and the other is how the world views him. Whichever part comes into the consciousness first can have a profound impact on how an individual lives their life. A well-dressed man projects his self-image through his attire—he is not interested in leaving this part of his identity to chance. Some men frown upon being too well dressed or well groomed. Perhaps they associate such concerns with appearance as feminine, thereby threatening their masculinity. A well-dressed man does not think this way. He knows that his gender is not defined by the clothing that covers his biologically identified male body. He is aware that being well-dressed simply compliments the person. At what age does such awareness begin? It may have occurred later in life for some, but the multitude of well-dressed individuals will state that they have always been stylish. Perhaps some of these individuals had parents or guardians who were described as well-dressed and dressed them as such when they were children. Some young people may have also been inspired by the style of their role models who had achieved a level of status in the world. Other children may have simply been influenced by an individual in their social circle who simply exuded the often alluded word "cool". The main character of this book, High Waist Slim, is this type of individual. In the book, High Waist Slim is a confident young person who inspires the children around him to be their personal best. His self-love ideology is contagious and the children who read the book will begin to understand the importance of being impeccable in their appearance and wi
Description
What is the definition of a well-dressed man? The answer may vary based on culture, age, or socioeconomic status. The certainty of the definition is based on the notion that the man being described as well-dressed has the self-awareness to be concerned about his personal style. He is also aware that his identity consists of two parts. One part is how he views himself in the world, and the other is how the world views him. Whichever part comes into the consciousness first can have a profound impact on how an individual lives their life. A well-dressed man projects his self-image through his attire—he is not interested in leaving this part of his identity to chance. Some men frown upon being too well dressed or well groomed. Perhaps they associate such concerns with appearance as feminine, thereby threatening their masculinity. A well-dressed man does not think this way. He knows that his gender is not defined by the clothing that covers his biologically identified male body. He is aware that being well-dressed simply compliments the person. At what age does such awareness begin? It may have occurred later in life for some, but the multitude of well-dressed individuals will state that they have always been stylish. Perhaps some of these individuals had parents or guardians who were described as well-dressed and dressed them as such when they were children. Some young people may have also been inspired by the style of their role models who had achieved a level of status in the world. Other children may have simply been influenced by an individual in their social circle who simply exuded the often alluded word "cool". The main character of this book, High Waist Slim, is this type of individual. In the book, High Waist Slim is a confident young person who inspires the children around him to be their personal best. His self-love ideology is contagious and the children who read the book will begin to understand the importance of being impeccable in their appearance and with their word. High Waist Slim is a much welcomed role model for young people in a world where many media promoted role models have publicly disavowed their influence on children to absolve them from the responsibility of being influencers.
About the author
Gregory Singer, LMSW, SBL, SDL - AKA- (Rage Sinclaire) is a graduate of Adelphi University (BA in Psychology) SUNY at Stony Brook (Masters in Social Welfare) and Long Island University – CW POST (Two Advance Degrees in Educational Leadership) respectively. Although currently an Educational Administrator and practicing LMSW on Long Island NY. Mr. Singer has worked on behalf of those in need throughout the state since 1990. He's taught at both Hofstra University within its NOAH program since 2004 and within Adelphi University's Center for African, Black, and Caribbean Studies since 2009. Also at Brooklyn's - Susan S. McKinney -J.H.S. 265 (96-2000) and at Westbury Middle School in Westbury NY. (2001-2007). He has been a consultant for many organizations such as The Educational Assistance Corporation in Hempstead NY and the Child Care Counsel of Nassau in Franklin Square NY and Nassau and Suffolk BOCES –Artist in Education Programs. Mr. Singer has received numerous awards and citations for his work and endeavors on behalf of others. Most recently the Ruth Negron- Gains Social Worker Excellence Award on April 8th 2017at the Brentwood Country Club and award Adelphi University's - Center for African Black and Caribbean Studies Program - Distinguished Alumnus Award May 11, 2018 and Long Island Business News - DIVERSITY IN BUSINESS AWARD 2019 respectively. * As Rage Sinclaire- Co-Creator Of Poeartistry. he has attempted to address the institutional issues that affect our various communities through the creative arts. Born out of need and nurtured through a desire for change. Poeartistry combines Poetry, Graphic Arts, Original Music, Technology, Drama and Dance to create something more. Poeartistry has been Featured at Adelphi University, Empire State College (Manhattan Campus), Hofstra University, Bay Shore- Brightwaters Public Library, Suffolk County Community College, National Black Theater Festival 2008, National Association Of Black Social Workers - South West Regional Conference.2008, Poeartistry was an Artist at the 20th anniversary of the National Black Theater Festival 09 in Winston Salem NC , National Association of Black Social Workers – Southwest Regional Conference in St. Louis, MO Fall 09, Adelphi University New Performing Arts Center Spring 2010, Bay Shore School District - Ethnic Pen Conference 2011 & 2012 and the Wyandanch Public Library Summer Young Writers Workshop Series, 2011 and 2012 as well as the SUNY - Brook Port "3rd Annual Men of Color Summit" Fall 2011., 16th Annual Conference on Gang and Violence Prevention : Moving Forward, February 2014 @ Hofstra University , The National Alternative Education Associations: National Conference March 12-14 2014 and as the keynote speaker at the Islamic Center of Long Island 14th Annual Black History Month February 2017 & Nassau County Department of Social Services First Annual Black History Month Celebration 2018 . Lastly his Belief in service has led to his involvement with numerous organizations. He is the current President of the Board of A1 - Universal Care Inc. of Westbury NY, Vice President of the Board of the Bay Shore Schools Arts & Education Fund, and Board member of H.E.L.P. Services of Freeport NY respectively. Finally, Mr. Sinclaire latest work(s) POEARTISTRY: Empathy released August 2018 and the Poeartistry Children's Line Stinky Poo – Who are you? Spring 2021 and La Matchinista released Summer 2021