Premium
Critical race perspectives on theory in student affairs
Author(s) -
Patton Lori D.,
McEwen Marylu,
Rendón Laura,
HowardHamilton Mary F.
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
new directions for student services
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1536-0695
pISSN - 0164-7970
DOI - 10.1002/ss.256
Subject(s) - student affairs , critical race theory , race (biology) , critical theory , racial bias , higher education , sociology , racism , pedagogy , through the lens metering , lens (geology) , psychology , political science , gender studies , law , engineering , petroleum engineering
In this chapter, the use of theory and its role in understanding racial realities are addressed through a critical race theory lens. The chapter offers recommendations for creating and applying theoretical race perspectives in higher education and student affairs.