Faculty Publications
“Ain't Nobody Gonna Get Me Down”: An Examination Of The Educational Experiences Of Four African American Women Labeled With Disabilities
Document Type
Article
Journal/Book/Conference Title
Equity and Excellence in Education
Volume
42
Issue
4
First Page
428
Last Page
442
Abstract
This study used qualitative research methods to explore the educational experiences of four African American women with disabilities, revealing how each participant developed a critical consciousness in response to the dominant ideology surrounding the discourses of African American, woman, and disabled. The development of a critical consciousness led participants to counter the oppressive nature of their educational experiences by engaging in acts of resistance. Recommendations are made with regard to how K-18 educators might support and capitalize upon students' critical consciousness to facilitate equitable classroom communities. © 2009 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.
Department
Department of Special Education
Original Publication Date
1-1-2009
DOI of published version
10.1080/10665680903245284
Recommended Citation
Petersen, Amy J., "“Ain't Nobody Gonna Get Me Down”: An Examination Of The Educational Experiences Of Four African American Women Labeled With Disabilities" (2009). Faculty Publications. 2304.
https://scholarworks.uni.edu/facpub/2304
