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What is Race-Related Stressor

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Black Women Navigating Historically White Higher Education Institutions and the Journey Toward Liberation
Strain or tension due to the experiences of belonging to a racial minority group.
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The Racial Battle Fatigue of Black Graduate Women in the Academy
Ivanna D. Colon-Alverio (St. Cloud State University, USA) and Tiffany D. Flowers (St. Cloud State University, USA)
Copyright: © 2022 |Pages: 19
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-6684-4626-3.ch004
Abstract
Black graduate women (BGW) are among the fastest-growing groups within higher education, and they make up the most significant number of students of color at graduate and undergraduate levels. Indeed, they outnumber other groups of color by two to one. This systematic literature review identifies three significant themes impacting their experiences: racial battle fatigue, intersectionality, and lack of mentorship. Recommendations are highlighted as institutional acknowledgment and support, creating mentoring opportunities and pathways to healing and freedom. Additionally, coping mechanisms are explored in the chapter.
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