LATINAS IN HIGHER EDUCATION: AN INTERPRETIVE STUDY OF EXPERIENTIAL INFLUENCES THAT IMPACT THEIR LIFE CHOICES
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ndltd-OhioLink-oai-etd.ohiolink.edu-kent13535593652021-08-03T05:38:20Z LATINAS IN HIGHER EDUCATION: AN INTERPRETIVE STUDY OF EXPERIENTIAL INFLUENCES THAT IMPACT THEIR LIFE CHOICES Capeles, Belkis Torres Educational Leadership Brio This basic interpretive qualitative study used individual semi-structured interviews to explore and understand the experiences of seven self-identified Latina participants, who reside in Northeast Ohio and belong to a volunteer organization promoting professional Latinas. The study used Latina Critical Race theory and feminist perspectives to focus on various influences impacting the participants¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ experiences in higher education, career, and leadership roles, besides exploring the impact of gender, ethnicity, and culture on their experiences within dominant mainstream settings. The research also examines how the Latinas¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ perceptions of educators and administrators influenced their academic and professional choices. The results of this study suggest that perceived stereotypes and marginalization negatively influence immigrant to 1.5G or second generation Latinas¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ ability to experience higher education as an inclusive environment. Acculturative stress, ethnic identity, family values and English language proficiency also impact their pursuit of higher education, career, and leadership roles in different ways. The concept of enacting brio, its associated traits and personal work ethic allow Latinas to resist influences that discourage their academic and professional goals. Additionally, the study found that Latinas act as change agents by using positive introspection and transformative resistance to continuously challenge the existing discriminatory status quo. Transformational leadership emerged as an overarching theme for all seven participants, who use this strategy to foster a sense of community and collaboration with peers. A major finding of this study, that requires further exploration, is the perceived negative relationship between Latinas and institution leaders, educators and administrators as they strive for success. 2012-12-11 English text Kent State University / OhioLINK http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=kent1353559365 http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=kent1353559365 unrestricted This thesis or dissertation is protected by copyright: some rights reserved. It is licensed for use under a Creative Commons license. Specific terms and permissions are available from this document's record in the OhioLINK ETD Center. |
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LATINAS IN HIGHER EDUCATION: AN INTERPRETIVE STUDY OF EXPERIENTIAL INFLUENCES THAT IMPACT THEIR LIFE CHOICES |
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LATINAS IN HIGHER EDUCATION: AN INTERPRETIVE STUDY OF EXPERIENTIAL INFLUENCES THAT IMPACT THEIR LIFE CHOICES |
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LATINAS IN HIGHER EDUCATION: AN INTERPRETIVE STUDY OF EXPERIENTIAL INFLUENCES THAT IMPACT THEIR LIFE CHOICES |
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latinas in higher education: an interpretive study of experiential influences that impact their life choices |
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