Department of Educational Administration
Date of this Version
5-2016
Citation
Allison, D. (2016). We matter, we're relevant and we are Black women in sororities: an exploration of the experiences of Black sorority members at a predominately White institution.
Abstract
This qualitative research study explored the experiences of NPHC Black sorority women at a predominately White institution and the benefits that their individual sororities provided. The theory that guided this study is Black feminist thought, which reveals the complexity of Black women’s experiences. The case study approach was used to collect their stories because it focuses on them individually. Three Black graduate sorority women were interviewed in depth. Throughout these women’s college careers they have been faced with racism and sexism. Through their individual sororities they were able to find solace and embrace their Black womanhood on campus.
Advisor: Stephanie Bondi
Comments
A THESIS Presented to the Faculty of The Graduate College at the University of Nebraska In Partial Fulfillment of Requirements For the Degree of Master of Arts, Major: Educational Administration, Under the Supervision of Professor Stephanie Bondi. Lincoln, Nebraska: May 2016
Copyright © 2016 DeLores J. Allison