In this comprehensive volume, research-based chapters examine the experiences that have shaped college life for Black undergraduate women, and invite readers to grapple with the current myths and definitions that are shaping the discourses surrounding them. Chapter authors ask valuable questions that are critical for advancing the participation and success of Black women in higher education settings and also provide actionable recommendations to enhance their educational success. Perspectives about Black undergraduate women from various facets of the higher education spectrum are included, sharing their experiences in academic and social settings, issues of identity, intersectionality, and the services and support systems that contribute to their success in college, and beyond. Presenting comprehensive, theoretically grounded, and thought-provoking scholarship, Critical Perspectives on Black Women and College Success is a definitive resource for scholarship and research on Black undergraduate women.

About the Author

Lori D. Patton is Professor of Higher Education and Student Affairs at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, USA. Dr. Patton was the recipient of NASPA's 2020 George D. Kuh Award for Outstanding Contribution to Literature and/or Research Award.

Natasha N. Croom is Assistant Professor of Higher Education and Student Affairs at Clemson University, USA. Dr. Croom was the recipient of ASHE CEP's 2021 Founders' Service Award.

Reviews

"One cannot read these works without coming away with a renewed sense of appreciation, respect, and admiration of Black women's fights for education as a tool of liberation. By removing the veil that has long covered the stories, struggles and strengths of Black women, this well researched volume is a comprehensive account of the journeys of Black women and higher education in the United States. An invaluable treasure trove of information."

--Tyrone Howard, Associate Dean for Equity and Inclusion and Professor of Education, UCLA

"Critical Perspectives on Black Women and College Success is smartly attentive to historical and contemporary contours of Black women's possibilities and perils in college spaces where they are often misunderstood, mythologized, and maligned. This timely volume serves as an exemplar of the growing scholarly tradition that focuses on participation, success, and approaches that advance the unique and at times universal experiences of Black undergraduate women."

--James Earl Davis, Bernard C. Watson Endowed Chair in Urban Education and Professor of Higher Education and Educational Leadership, Temple University

Book Information
ISBN 9781138819474
Author Lori D. Patton
Format Paperback
Page Count 224
Imprint Routledge
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 700g