ERIC Number: ED668590
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2021
Pages: 278
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ISBN: 979-8-5381-1119-0
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Stepping out of the Institutional Blind Spot: Addressing Black Female Undergraduate Intersectional Needs at Hispanic-Serving Institutions
Nadine Amber Kelley
ProQuest LLC, Ed.D. Dissertation, California State University, Long Beach
With the increased growth of Black female undergraduates enrolled in college, the educational discourse has highlighted the uniqueness of their experience and the challenges they face due to the intersection of their racial and gender identities. Most research on how race and gender affect the college experience and institutional support for Black women occur at Predominantly White Institutions. Utilizing Black Feminist Thought and Intersectionality, this qualitative study explored the lived experiences of Black female undergraduates and the ways they receive support at Hispanic-Serving Institutions. The study expands the understanding of the Black female undergraduate experience through exploration of the various factors that influence academic success. Additionally, the role the institution plays in removing and deconstructing systemic barriers for Black female undergraduates. Interviews were conducted with 25 Black female undergraduate or recent alumni representing 10 Hispanic-Serving Institutions within the California State University system. The findings of the study revealed four major themes: (1) a racialized experience at Hispanic-Serving Institutions, (2) "the struggle is real" for Black women, (3) institutional support: intent vs. impact, (4) in search of community. Findings reveal that Black female undergraduates feel isolated, overlooked, and underrepresented, reporting experiences of their institutions failing to acknowledge their existence and provide them with equitable services and support. This study informs the application of an intersectional approach to today's Black female undergraduates in a dynamic and evolving institutional and societal context. Offering actionable recommendations for policy, practice, and research around how Hispanic-Serving Institutions can help improve the campus experience and institutional support for Black female undergraduates. [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.]
Descriptors: Females, Womens Education, Undergraduate Students, African American Students, Barriers, Racism, Gender Bias, Hispanic Americans, Minority Serving Institutions, Student Experience, College Role, Alumni
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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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Identifiers - Location: California
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