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Theoretical frameworks for African American women
Author(s) -
HowardHamilton Mary F.
Publication year - 2003
Publication title -
new directions for student services
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1536-0695
pISSN - 0164-7970
DOI - 10.1002/ss.104
Subject(s) - black women , critical race theory , race (biology) , gender studies , sociology , african american , higher education , black female , critical theory , feminist theory , feminism , political science , law , anthropology
Applying appropriate theoretical frameworks for black women is challenging because many theories are very general and do not consider multiple identities and roles. Critical race theory and black feminist thought are suggested as appropriate frameworks and applied to the needs of black women in higher education.