Date of Award
2011
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Department
Educational Leadership
First Advisor
Hinton, Kandace G.
Abstract
This qualitative study examines the use of counterspaces by eight upperclassman African American students at a predominantly White institution. This study sought to identify how counterspaces were used by African American students and how those counterspaces foster a sense of belonging for students. Field observations and semi-structured, in-depth interviews were utilized as the qualitative techniques for data collection. Based upon the analysis of data, four major themes emerged: (a) the participants' impressions of student involvement; (b) the participants' encounters with microaggressions; (c) the utilization of individuals as academic and social counterspaces; and (d) the participants' comfort with ―being yourself.‖ The findings of the study resulted in implications and recommendations for higher education. In addition, the findings generated recommendations for future research and practice.
Recommended Citation
Jones-Malone, Dionne LaShell, "The Black Body as a Counterspace: The Experiences of African American Students at a Predominantly White Institution" (2011). All-Inclusive List of Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 3021.
https://scholars.indianastate.edu/etds/3021