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Publication Date: 2023-Jun
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Analyzing the Intersectional and Bicultural Experiences of Black Immigrant Women STEM Students at a Diverse Urban University: A Phenomenological Study
Sparks, David M.
Urban Review: Issues and Ideas in Public Education, v55 n2 p269-292 Jun 2023
Three 1.5-generation immigrant, Nigerian American, women students attending a diverse urban university participated in face-to-face interviews and a focus group to share their experiences as science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) majors. Qualitative analysis revealed influences from their African heritage, identities as African immigrant women, stereotypes they face because of their culture, and their need to have peers and role models who match their intersectional identities. Future research should explore the applicability of intersectionality for students with converging racial/ethnic, gender, and career experiences, the unique process of identity construction for African immigrant women in STEM, and the factors necessary for universities to meet the needs of all Black students.
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Blacks, Immigrants, Females, College Students, Urban Schools, Student Experience, Intersectionality, STEM Education, Cultural Pluralism, Cultural Influences, Self Concept, Racial Identification, Stereotypes, Student Needs, Peer Relationship
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Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Nigeria; United States
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