The New White Moderate: Bearing Witness To The Differend Of Race,
2019
Colby College
The New White Moderate: Bearing Witness To The Differend Of Race, Ethan T. Ashley
Honors Theses
As Frantz Fanon demonstrates in his text, Black Skin, White Masks, Sartrean existentialism fails to account for differences in racialized existence. Quite simply, the notion that “existence precedes essence” is reversed in the case of the black subject; he/she is living in a world that has rendered the black subject subservient to a predetermined essence. Ultimately, the fact that the white subject exists and may freely determine his/her essence while the black subject may not further demonstrates this gap or a chasm between black and white subjects that calls for further examination. In the first chapter, I will use …
The What If Collection,
2019
Virginia Commonwealth University
The What If Collection, Aisha J. Daniels
Theses and Dissertations
The What If Collection is a visual narrative that confronts white supremacy, the social, economic, and political ideology used to subjugate black civilization via colonial rule and enslavement in history and via structural racism today. Many white people have been socialized into a racial illiteracy that fosters white supremacy. This racial illiteracy fails to realize and understand the destructive effects of Western dominance on the rest of the world, particularly on past and present Africa and her diaspora. In response, utilizing discursive design, the collection constructs a counter-story that depicts a shift in the power structure in which the white …
Self-Concealment, Perceived Discrimination, And African American Treatment Choices For Major Depression,
2019
Walden University
Self-Concealment, Perceived Discrimination, And African American Treatment Choices For Major Depression, Danita Morales Ramos
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
African Americans have a higher proclivity to depression than other ethnic groups in the United States and also have a greater propensity to avoid seeking professional mental health treatment. The available research has shown that racial and cultural barriers such as perceived discrimination and self-concealment are the primary factors that negatively affect African Americans' attitudes toward mental health itself and mental health treatment. Perceived discrimination and self-concealment may also negatively affect whether African Americans seek help for depression and from whom, but further investigation was needed. The quantitative survey study provided answers to which factors influence whether and where African …
African American Women Middle Managers’ Stories Of Stereotype Threat And Leadership Aspirations,
2019
Walden University
African American Women Middle Managers’ Stories Of Stereotype Threat And Leadership Aspirations, Rockell Chandler Ashley
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Even with the rise of racial diversity in the workplace, African American women remain underrepresented in upper management and organizational leadership positions, making up only 1% of U.S. corporate officers. The purpose of this qualitative narrative inquiry study was to explore the daily experiences of African American women middle managers in regard to stereotype threat and the effect of these experiences on their engagement with leadership aspirations. The narrative inquiry method was used to address this gap and answer the research question, through storytelling from African American women in middle-management positions. This study was framed by 2 key concepts that …
Embracing Ujima: A Grounded Theory Of African Americans Choosing The Counseling Profession,
2019
Walden University
Embracing Ujima: A Grounded Theory Of African Americans Choosing The Counseling Profession, Rashida Karriem Fisher
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Racial and ethnic diverse populations experience discrimination in educational and career attainment and remain underrepresented in the counseling profession. The current literature provides limited guidance for the counseling profession and academic institutions for successfully recruiting racial and ethnic minority students in a master's level counselor training program. Social Constructivist theory and Adlerian/ Individual Psychology are the theoretical foundations of the study. This constructivist grounded theory study sought to understand the career decision-making process of African Americans choosing to enter in the counseling profession and the influence of racial and ethnic identity on this decision-making process. Utilizing semistructured interviews via video-conferencing; …
Career Ascension Of African-American Men In The Army Warrant Officer Corps,
2019
Walden University
Career Ascension Of African-American Men In The Army Warrant Officer Corps, James Joseph Williams
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The military and scholars assert that the military has created an organization that is based on merit. However, statistics show that African American military men are more likely to be subjected to the military's justice system, they are less likely to promote to the most senior enlisted and officer ranks, they are more likely to receive a negative discharge, and they are disproportionately represented on the military's death row. Despite these assertions, many African-American men succeed within the military structure. Therefore, this qualitative study was conducted to examine the stories of senior field grade warrant officer African American men to …
Attitudes Of Black Americans, Towards Police Misconduct In An Urban Area,
2019
Walden University
Attitudes Of Black Americans, Towards Police Misconduct In An Urban Area, Demetric Rayshawn Armstead
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Little is known about Black Americans' experience with and attitudes toward the police. For Black Americans and the police to improve their relationship, police need to understand the factors that influence Black Americans' perceptions. Asante's concept of Afrocentric theory assisted with exploring the attitudes of Black Americans about police misconduct in a Southeastern United States urban area. The purpose of the qualitative ethnographic study was to understand the attitudes of Black Americans towards the police and the factors that influence those perceptions. This study precisely addresses three main questions: (1) how has media coverage impacted Black Americans' perceptions of officer …
Senior-Level African American Women, Underrepresentation, And Career Decision-Making,
2019
Walden University
Senior-Level African American Women, Underrepresentation, And Career Decision-Making, Marquita Barron
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
In 2015, 0.2% of African American women were in chief executive officer (CEO) roles and 1.2% were in executive or senior-level roles within a 500 Standard & Poor's (S&P) organization. African American women's lived experiences are underutilized by organizational and human resources (HR) leaders in the development and implementation of recruitment, talent development, diversity and inclusion, and succession planning strategies. The purpose of this qualitative phenomenological study was to understand lived experiences regarding career advancement decision-making strategies for senior-level African American women. The conceptual framework used was social cognitive career theory (SCCT), which addresses the 'what' and 'how' of career …
African American Women's Understanding Of How Family Values Contribute To Social Aggression,
2019
Walden University
African American Women's Understanding Of How Family Values Contribute To Social Aggression, Elsa Bernice Butts
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Researchers have found that social aggression has increased among African American females. Researchers have reported that the family value systems of many African American families endorse aggressive behaviors. Beliefs of fighting verbally and physically for self-worth and equality have been embedded in the socialization process for some African American females. It is important to explore the influence of family values on socially aggressive behaviors among this population. The purpose of this phenomenological study was to explore the lived experiences of African American females in early adulthood and to understand how their socially aggressive behaviors are influenced by their family values. …
The Influence Of Spiritual And Emotional Intelligence On Romantic Relationships Of African Americans,
2019
Walden University
The Influence Of Spiritual And Emotional Intelligence On Romantic Relationships Of African Americans, Wanda Raquel Harris
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The use of religion-based spirituality was examined as a factor in strengthening and increasing emotional intelligence and regulation, facilitating relationship choices and maintenance, and as a key factor in the decision-making process of dating and partner selection among African Americans. The theoretical framework for this study included Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences, on which both theories of spiritual and emotional intelligence stand, and Bowlby's theory of attachment. A multiple regression analysis was conducted to analyze relationships between spiritual and emotional intelligences and attachment styles among African American adults. In a criterion-based purposeful sample of 98 African American participants aged 27 …
Controlling Hypertension Among Young Black Men In America: A Prescription Medication Alternative,
2019
Walden University
Controlling Hypertension Among Young Black Men In America: A Prescription Medication Alternative, Winston Charles
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Despite the evident improvements in the awareness of hypertension among the adult population in the United States, disparities remain in the burden of the disease, its treatment efficacy, and its control when data are compared along age, gender, and race. The purpose of this study was to determine the strength of the relationship between blood pressure control and prescription medication and lifestyle modification (smoking cessation, changes in eating habits, and weight loss). The target population were adult young Black men, and the control variables were age, low socioeconomic status (SES), and disparities in health care. A convenience sample of Black …
Fruit And Vegetable Consumption, Physical Activity, And Colorectal Cancer Among African Americans,
2019
Walden University
Fruit And Vegetable Consumption, Physical Activity, And Colorectal Cancer Among African Americans, Stella Francoise Nanga Ndzana
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a deadly and costly cancer, especially among African Americans. The purpose of this quantitative, retrospective, cross-sectional study was to examine African Americans' health behaviors that may have an association with CRC. The Health Belief Model was used to guide this study. The study addressed whether there is a statistical association between fruit intake, vegetable intake, and physical activity, and the occurrence of CRC while controlling for confounders, such as body mass index, smoking status, and income level. After conducting an overall analysis, the final research question examined if the association varied by race. In this study, …
Ua1c3/6 Student/Alumni Small Group Photos,
2019
Western Kentucky University
Ua1c3/6 Student/Alumni Small Group Photos, Wku Archives
WKU Archives Collection Inventories
Images of small groups of identified students.
Ua1c3/1 Administrator Photos,
2019
Western Kentucky University
Ua1c3/1 Administrator Photos, Wku Archives
WKU Archives Collection Inventories
Images of administrators of Western Kentucky University and its founding institutions.
Ua1c3/3 Student/Alumni Photos,
2019
Western Kentucky University
Ua1c3/3 Student/Alumni Photos, Wku Archives
WKU Archives Collection Inventories
Images of students and alumni of Western Kentucky University and its founding institutions. Individual portraits and small identified groups.
Ua1c5/6 Football Photos,
2019
Western Kentucky University
Ua1c5/6 Football Photos, Wku Archives
WKU Archives Collection Inventories
Images of football teams, games, individual players and coaches, includes College High, Ogden College and Southern Normal School teams.
Ua1c5/5 Cheerleader Photos,
2019
Western Kentucky University
Ua1c5/5 Cheerleader Photos, Wku Archives
WKU Archives Collection Inventories
Images of cheerleaders including College High cheerleaders.
Ua3/8/2 President's Office-Meredith Athletics,
2019
Western Kentucky University
Ua3/8/2 President's Office-Meredith Athletics, Wku Archives
WKU Archives Collection Inventories
Athletics subject file created by the President's Office during Thomas Meredith's tenure as president of WKU.
Ua1c4/2 Faculty/Staff Photos,
2019
Western Kentucky University
Ua1c4/2 Faculty/Staff Photos, Wku Archives
WKU Archives Collection Inventories
Images of faculty and staff groups and associations of Western Kentucky University and its founding institutions.
Ua11/4 Public Affairs Administration,
2019
Western Kentucky University
Ua11/4 Public Affairs Administration, Wku Archives
WKU Archives Collection Inventories
Records created by and about the administration of Public Affairs.
