“They are Scared of Me”: Black Male Perceptions of Sense of Belonging in U.S. Public Schools
Using a Critical Race framework, this study examined black male perceptions of their sense of belonging in U.S. public schools. The author conducted semi-structured interviews with ten black males who had been expelled from schools. Findings reveal perceptions of a stark discrepancy in the quality o...
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doaj-a9e835b088f64fbdb2aa50d29dd3c4442020-12-16T22:48:34ZengUniversity of AlbertaJournal of Contemporary Issues in Education1718-47702020-12-01152364910.20355/jcie29402263“They are Scared of Me”: Black Male Perceptions of Sense of Belonging in U.S. Public SchoolsJennifer Grace0University of IndianapolisUsing a Critical Race framework, this study examined black male perceptions of their sense of belonging in U.S. public schools. The author conducted semi-structured interviews with ten black males who had been expelled from schools. Findings reveal perceptions of a stark discrepancy in the quality of education provided at schools that are predominantly black vs. schools that are more racially diverse. Furthermore participants describe school as a hostile environment for black males citing microaggressions, isolation, and verbal abuse as indicators. Based on the findings, practical recommendations for supporting the educational experiences of black males are offered.https://journals.library.ualberta.ca/jcie/index.php/JCIE/article/view/29402 |
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Using a Critical Race framework, this study examined black male perceptions of their sense of belonging in U.S. public schools. The author conducted semi-structured interviews with ten black males who had been expelled from schools. Findings reveal perceptions of a stark discrepancy in the quality of education provided at schools that are predominantly black vs. schools that are more racially diverse. Furthermore participants describe school as a hostile environment for black males citing microaggressions, isolation, and verbal abuse as indicators. Based on the findings, practical recommendations for supporting the educational experiences of black males are offered. |
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