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African American Students in Private, Independent Schools: Parents and School Influences on Racial Identity Development

verfasst von: Jessica T. DeCuir-Gunby, Pamela P. Martin, Shauna M. Cooper

Erschienen in: The Urban Review | Ausgabe 1/2012

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Although much research has focused on the public school experiences of African American students, few studies exist that explore their race-related experiences within an independent, private school context. Studies have suggested that, while private, independent schools may elevate the quality of African American students’ education, many of these students experience social isolation from their peers. Using a qualitative methodology, the current study explores the experiences of African American students attending a private, independent school. Moreover, this investigation explores how schools as well as parental contexts contribute to racial identity development. Results indicated the importance of parents, schools and other significant institutions as racial socialization agents as well as their influence on specific identity-related processes. Educational implications for findings are also discussed.

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The terms African American and Black are used interchangeably.

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Titel: African American Students in Private, Independent Schools: Parents and School Influences on Racial Identity Development
verfasst von: Jessica T. DeCuir-Gunby
Pamela P. Martin
Shauna M. Cooper
Publikationsdatum: 01.03.2012
Verlag: Springer Netherlands
Erschienen in: The Urban Review / Ausgabe 1/2012
Print ISSN: 0042-0972
Elektronische ISSN: 1573-1960
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11256-011-0178-x

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