Understanding Influences of Development on Black Women’s Success in U.S. Colleges: A Synthesis of Literature

Volume: 91, Issue: 6, Pages: 803 - 830
Published: Jun 28, 2021
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to illuminate how and to what extent Black women’s developmental processes have influenced their success within their respective U.S. college environments. Crenshaw’s three dimensions of intersectionality guided our analysis. We synthesized 38 peer-reviewed articles and interpreted five themes: (a) navigating the educational matrix, (b) sense of belonging, (c) perceptions of (lack of) institutional support, (d)...
Paper Details
Title
Understanding Influences of Development on Black Women’s Success in U.S. Colleges: A Synthesis of Literature
Published Date
Jun 28, 2021
Volume
91
Issue
6
Pages
803 - 830
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