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Author:
Edwards, Crystal L., author.
Title:
Black girls experiencing their intersectional identities in school : a her-story / Crystal L. Edwards.
Publisher:
Lexington Books,
Copyright Date:
2020
Description:
x, 157 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 24 cm
Subject:
African American girls--Education.
African Americans--Race identity.
Academic achievement--United States.
Academic achievement.
African Americans--Race identity.
United States.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
Black girls be... -- The girls -- 1. The roots of HER-story -- 2. Everyday stressors -- 3. Interactions and relationships with teachers, administration, and school staff -- 4. Microaggressions -- 5. Coping strategies -- 6. From theory to praxis -- Appendix A. Methodology and project design -- Appendix B. Summary of themes and behavioral differences -- Appendix C. Supplemental resources.
Summary:
"Black Girls Experiencing Their Intersectional Identities in School explores the subjective experience of Black girls within the educational context. Based on interviews, diary entries, and focus groups, the author argues that as a result of their intersectional identities, Black girls experience unique challenges and obstacles in the educational setting. Addressing topics ranging from interpersonal relationships, social media, beauty, sexuality, hypervisibility/invisibility, and microaggressions, this book highlights the voices and experiences of Black girls between the ages of 11 and 15. The Girls provide a narrative account of the challenges they face daily in the educational context, describing in detail, the factors that maintain and perpetuate volatile conditions. Additionally, this book explores the coping strategies that this group of Black girls developed to resist and respond to the daily obstacles. Ultimately, this book not only identifies the unique struggles faced by Black girls in schools as a result of their intersectional identities; but most importantly, this work explores pragmatic strategies that can be implemented to create safe and beneficial spaces for Black Girls. The author argues that through the implementation of Black Feminist Pedagogy, an "Ethic of Caring," and partnerships with Black Girl Empowerment organizations, educational practitioners can mediate the negative experiences and create spaces for growth"-- Provided by publisher.
ISBN:
1498584586
9781498584586
OCLC:
(OCoLC)1127065294
Locations:
UNUX074 -- University of Northern Iowa - Rod Library (Cedar Falls)

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