Degree
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Department
Curriculum and Instruction
Document Type
Dissertation
Abstract
Abstract
From low retention rates to race and gender biases to being overworked and undervalued in the classroom, Black women leave education at higher rates than any other demographic. This study highlighted the experiences of Black women in K-12 education settings, the role of support systems in their retention and advancement, and why they stay in K-12 education. The study used Counter-storytelling in Critical Race Theory, Black Feminist Thought, and Womanism to examine the race and gender inequities that Black women face and to highlight their lived experiences. Through the use of Sista Circles/focus groups and one-on-one interviews, the research was able to locate the primary factors that influence their ability to sustain despite the challenges they face.
Date
4-3-2025
Recommended Citation
Murry, Chelsea Lynne, "“When Black Women Whisper”: An Exploration Of Why Black Women Stay In K-12 Education" (2025). LSU Doctoral Dissertations. 6765.
https://repository.lsu.edu/gradschool_dissertations/6765
Committee Chair
Quinn, Molly
DOI
10.31390/gradschool_dissertations.6765
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