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Do you see me? The complex experiences of women of color MSW students

Universities have increased the number of female students of color. However, inconsistency remains in terms of the number of women of color in positions of power and privilege. This discussion attempts to forward the dialogue about the challenges as well as the resilience of female students of color...

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Published in:Intercultural education (London, England) England), 2014-09, Vol.25 (5), p.418-427
Main Authors: Vakalahi, Halaevalu F.O., Sermon, Michelle, Richardson, Andrea, Dillard, Veronica, Moncrief, Aryka
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Language:English
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Summary:Universities have increased the number of female students of color. However, inconsistency remains in terms of the number of women of color in positions of power and privilege. This discussion attempts to forward the dialogue about the challenges as well as the resilience of female students of color based on the experiences of four female African-American students in a graduate social work program at a predominantly white institution (PWI). Participants shared their daily experience of isolation and exclusion in their graduate programs compared to their experience in Historically Black College or Universities (HBCUs). Participants also discussed the divide that exists in institutions, as well as the sustaining forces and implications for education and research.
ISSN:1467-5986
1469-8439
DOI:10.1080/14675986.2014.967973