The educational experiences of African-American adolescents in a predominantly white suburban school district
Institution: | The Ohio State University |
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Department: | Physical Activity and Educational Services |
Degree: | PhD |
Year: | 2007 |
Record ID: | 1793376 |
Full text PDF: | http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1180533470 |
This qualitative study was conducted to discover, understand, and describe the educational experiences of African-American females within a predominantly White suburban school district. Attention was given to intra-racial interactions between African-American female students raised in a predominantly White suburb and African-American female students raised in predominantly African-American urban areas. The participants’ perceptions of academic experiences, social experiences, race, and school culture were analyzed, interpreted, and verified for accuracy, allowing for a greater understanding of their lived experiences as African-American adolescent females being educated within a predominantly White suburban setting. Practical applications for educators and parents are also included.