Defense Date

6-25-2021

Graduation Date

Summer 8-7-2021

Availability

Immediate Access

Submission Type

dissertation

Degree Name

EdD

Department

Educational Studies (General Education)

School

School of Education

Committee Chair

Darius Prier

Committee Member

Connie Moss

Committee Member

Alydia Thomas

Keywords

African American Women Black

Abstract

This research study utilized a critical race studies approach to explore the lived experiences of African American women undergraduate students at a predominantly White institution. The purpose of this study is to investigate challenges experienced by African American women at these institutions, and the support they require in order to develop a sense of belonging at these institutions.

Five African American women undergraduate students from Incline University (pseudonym) were selected to participate in this research study using criterion sampling (Patton, 2002). Data was collected using semi-structured interviews and analyzed through an interruptive phenomenological approach (Creswell, 1998; Merriam & Associates, 2002; Patton, 1990, 2002; Willig, 2001). The outcomes of the study suggest (1) women require a support system; (2) their experiences regarding racism and discrimination on campus have a negative impact; and (3) barriers across peer and faculty interactions make it difficult when finding support on campus.

Language

English

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