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If nobody got us, we got us; exploring Black girls' spaces of resistance within historically white institutions.
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Presenter(s)
Evamelo Oleita
Status of Project
Project in Progress
Abstract or Description
This study investigates the experiences of Black girls within predominately white institutions (PWIs) and explores how they create and utilize "sites of resistance", also known as "homeplace" to cope with unique discriminatory challenges. Drawing upon Black feminist theory from authors like bell hooks, this study aims to investigate the role of community and site creation in fostering resilience and positive well-being among Black girls in PWIs. This study seeks to understand how Black girls navigate discriminatory environments by carving out spaces for themselves to thrive.
Mentor
John Waller
Comments
Bess German1 year ago
Thank you for this excellent presentation and work, Evamelo! What ideas do you have for future research?
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Evamelo Oleita1 year ago
Thank you for your question! Here are some ideas I have for future research based on this project! 1. I'd like to explore the differences between how Black students build community within the AAAS department compared to other RSOs mentioned in my study, like ASU and BSA. This could involve analyzing group structures, activities, and social dynamics to understand how each environment fosters belonging and identity. 2. Investigating the "breaking point": One participant mentioned a crucial moment when they shifted towards Black spaces from predominantly white ones. I'm curious to see if this is a common pattern among Black students at MSU. Understanding what triggers this shift and its impact on social experiences could be valuable for campus support systems. 3. Are there differences in the relationships and communities built by Black students who grew up in predominantly Black spaces versus those from predominantly white spaces? This research could reveal important insights into how early experiences shape social interactions and development later in college. These are just a few initial ideas that emerged from my research so far, again, thank you for your question and taking the time to listen to my presentation!
Estrella Torrez1 year ago
Hello Evamelo, thank you for this work. It was refreshing to learn about this topic through a strengths-based perspective. Your findings are spot on that AAS can be a significant space for students. For the purpose of future research, it may be helpful to explore more how the students actively engaged in building the space. What was the students role in creating community? Further exploring this aspect of the research may illuminate the student role in creating (and possibly sustaining) 'homespaces' in PWIs.
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Evamelo Oleita1 year ago
Hello Estrella Torrez!<br />Thank you for your insight! In an earlier comment I actually discussed how in the future I would love to take a look at some of the ideas you mentioned within your comment. AAAS has been a valuable space for me and it would be great to analyze that even further. In the future I'd like to explore the differences between how Black students build community within the AAAS department compared to other RSOs mentioned in my study, like ASU and BSA. This could involve analyzing group structures, activities, and social dynamics to understand how each environment fosters belonging and identity. I also want to investigate the "breaking point": One participant mentioned a crucial moment when they shifted towards Black spaces from predominantly white ones. I'm curious to see if this is a common pattern among Black students at MSU. Understanding what triggers this shift and its impact on social experiences could be valuable for campus support systems. Lastly, I wonder are there differences in the relationships and communities built by Black students who grew up in predominantly Black spaces versus those from predominantly white spaces? This research could reveal important insights into how early experiences shape social interactions and development later in college. These are just a few initial ideas that emerged from my research so far, again, thank you for your question and taking the time to listen to my presentation!