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The influence of the “acting white” phenomenon in the achievement experiences of academically successful African American college students
| Content Provider | Semantic Scholar |
|---|---|
| Author | Harris, Winfred Glynne |
| Copyright Year | 2011 |
| Abstract | This study investigates the “acting White” phenomenon. Of 40 African American university students who participated in completing questionnaires, 11 were chosen to share their experiences with “acting White” in one to one and a half hour interviews. Six participants have been featured in this work, three males and three females, ages ranging from 20-50+. The study participants came from diverse Black backgrounds, including one of Jamaican descent, two of Nigerian ancestry, and three African Americans whose childhood homes ranged from Georgia to Utah. The participants also came from homes with parents and grandparents who had achieved various levels of education. Although family members had attained degree levels from high school to graduate schools, all participants asserted that the significance of education was promoted while growing up. The participants' attitudes toward education were similarly positive. All participants cited a source of support which encouraged them to persevere when faced with accusations of “acting White.” The unique backgrounds from which the participants came (e.g., cultural heritage and the educational attainment of parents and grandparents) influenced each individual's experience of the “acting White” phenomenon. |
| File Format | PDF HTM / HTML |
| Alternate Webpage(s) | https://getd.libs.uga.edu/pdfs/harris_winfred_g_201108_phd.pdf |
| Language | English |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
