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Access and Equity for African American Students in Higher Education: A Critical Race Historical Analysis of Policy Efforts

Year: 2009

Type: article

Abstract: Policies that have affected enrollments and degree attainment rates for African American students throughout the lifespan of higher education are analyzed in this article. Historically noteworthy progressive steps toward access and equity are juxtaposed with recent indicators of regression. Critical Race Theory is employed as an analytical framework for understanding how white supremacy and racist ideologies have shaped and undermined various policy efforts.

Source: The Journal of Higher Education

DOI: 10.1080/00221546.2009.11779022

Authors: Shaun R. Harper, Lori D. Patton, Ontario S. Wooden

Institutions: University of Pennsylvania, Iowa State University, North Carolina Central University

Language: English

Topic: Critical Race Theory in Education

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Reduced inequalities, Quality education

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W4233423612

FWCI: 49.79

Cites: 47

Cited by: 542

Related to: 10