A Phenomenological Study of Three Generations of African American Families: Understanding the Impact of Their Public School Experiences
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Education (Ed.D)
Department
Educational Leadership
Date of Award
Fall 2012
Abstract
It is imperative for African Americans to realize the many challenges, legacies, and dreams their forefathers struggled through for personal empowerment. This research study examined cultural and social issues coupled with public educational experiences among African Americans. African American children learn skills and concepts that are relevant to their public school experiences (Street, 1995; Perry, Steele, & Hilliard, 2003; Purcell-Gates, 2000; Heath, 1983). The focus of this research study was on understanding what African American families convey from one generation to the next about their public school experiences (Nieto, 2004). Furthermore, this study looked at the reality experienced by African Americans as they pursued a public school education in the United States from 1954 on through to the present time.
Advisor
Laura Chris Green
Subject Categories
Education
Recommended Citation
Benjamin, YoTonja Denise, "A Phenomenological Study of Three Generations of African American Families: Understanding the Impact of Their Public School Experiences" (2012). Electronic Theses & Dissertations. 204.
https://digitalcommons.tamuc.edu/etd/204
