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Robust and Fragile Mathematical Identities: A Framework for Exploring Racialized Experiences and High Achievement among Black College Students
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McGee, Ebony O. – Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, 2015
I introduce the construct of fragile and robust identities for the purpose of exploring the experiences that influenced the mathematical and racial identities of high-achieving Black college students in mathematics and engineering. These students maintained high levels of academic achievement in these fields while enduring marginalization,…
Descriptors: High Achievement, African American Students, College Students, Racial Factors