Negotiating Race and Sexual Orientation in the College Choice Process of Black Gay Males

This study explores the college choice process for Black gay males and what factors played significant roles in why they chose to attend either HBCUs or PWIs. Findings revealed that these students considered race and sexual orientation in different ways when deciding to attend either an HBCU or PWI....

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Published in:The Urban review 2015-09, Vol.47 (3), p.466-491
Main Authors: Squire, Dian D., Mobley, Steve D.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
African American Students
Black Colleges
Black students
College Administration
College Choice
Community and Environmental Psychology
Education
Educational Environment
Gays & lesbians
Historically Black Colleges & Universities
Homosexuality
Institutional Characteristics
Literature Reviews
Males
Men
Parent Participation
Race
Role
School Counselors
Sexual Orientation
Sociology
Student Attitudes
Student Needs
Whites
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Summary:This study explores the college choice process for Black gay males and what factors played significant roles in why they chose to attend either HBCUs or PWIs. Findings revealed that these students considered race and sexual orientation in different ways when deciding to attend either an HBCU or PWI. Implications for high school counselors and university administrators in understanding and supporting the college choice process of Black gay men are suggested.
ISSN:0042-0972
1573-1960
DOI:10.1007/s11256-014-0316-3