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ERIC Number: ED640781
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2023
Pages: 259
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: 979-8-3811-5974-5
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Seeking Sisterhood: An Exploratory Qualitative Inquiry into the Sorority Rejection Experiences of Black Women
Jasmine Michelle Pulce
ProQuest LLC, Ph.D. Dissertation, University of Denver
In response to a call to fill the gap left by previous studies on collegiate sorority rejection, this study explored the meaning Black women ascribe to experiences of rejection from historically Black sororities. Utilizing Black Feminist Thought and Sista Circle Methodology, this study introduced narratives from five Black women who came together to comprise a collective standpoint. To better understand this phenomenon, study participants completed individual interviews, two Sista Circles, and one reflection survey. Three main findings emerged that revealed the interconnectedness of Black Greek Letter Organizations (BGLOs) and Black sub-communities at predominantly white institutions, the non-linear nature of the Black sorority rejection experience, and the participants' post-rejection social navigation strategies. Student affairs practice implications address the institutions' responsibility to create interventions and support structures for Black women students outside of peer-led groups like BGLOs. Black sororities have been historically seen as a retention tool and site of resistance for Black women. The findings of this study highlight that this is not the case for Black women who are rejected from these organizations. In conclusion, recommendations for future research directions are offered. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com.bibliotheek.ehb.be/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]
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Publication Type: Dissertations/Theses - Doctoral Dissertations
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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