"I Find Myself Isolated and Alone": Black Women's Experiences of Microaggressions at an Hispanic-Serving Institution. Issue 2 (4th May 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Willis, Tasha Y.; Mattheis, Allison; Dotson, Briauna; Brannon, Lauri-Jo; Hunter, Morgan; Moore, Autumn; Ahmed, Lina; Williams-Vallarta, Lenamarie
• Is Part Of: Journal of women and gender in higher education. Volume 12:Issue 2(2019)
• Page Start: 186
• Page End: 204
• Publication Date: 2019-05-04
• Subjects: Women in higher education -- Periodicals; Sex discrimination in higher education -- Periodicals; 378.0082
• DOI: 10.1080/19407882.2018.1545674
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2637-9112

Abstract

Abstract : This article explores the experiences of Black women students attending an Hispanic serving institution (HSI) in a large urban area with a disproportionately low number of Black students. A narrative inquiry approach was used to engage six students in reflection and discussion addressing the following research question: How does race impact the experiences of Black women studying at an HSI? Guided by a conceptual framework drawn from intersectionality theory and microaggressions, analysis revealed themes of (a) feeling "only and othered, " (b) feeling boxed in and silenced, and (c) finding support. Implications for practice in higher education are offered.