A cross cultural analysis of women in higher education
| dc.contributor.author | La Throp, Katrina | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2025-04-04T23:59:49Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2025-04-04T23:59:49Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 1996 | |
| dc.description.abstract | 12 female graduate students of African American, American Indian and Mexican American origins participated in this :3tudy which was designed to analyze the experiences of women of color who represented the first generation in their families to attend college. Interviews were conducted to assess success, differences and similarities, and difficulties of personal and academic experiences. Examination of personal efficacy, support systems and coping skills utilized in their educational pursuits in predominantly White univ3rsities was the basis of this study. The data analyses revealed the barrers and experience of sexism, racism and stereotyping, and limited support faced by all three groups. The difference in coping strategies were evidenced in the way each group utilized support. African American women seemed to be more self reliant and emotionally prepared for the experience of racism. American Indian women drew on an incredible network of communal support on and off campus. Finally, Mexican American women sought more institutional support and less community dependence. | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11803/3119 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher.institution | John F. Kennedy University (JFKU) | |
| dc.subject | Psychology | |
| dc.title | A cross cultural analysis of women in higher education | |
| dc.type | Thesis | |
| thesis.degree.discipline | Consulting Psychology | |
| thesis.degree.grantor | John F. Kennedy University (JFKU) | |
| thesis.degree.level | Masters | |
| thesis.degree.name | Master of Arts |