Perceptions of Power and Faith among Black Women Faculty: Re-thinking Institutional Diversity
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Edwards, KT. (2015). Perceptions of Power and Faith among Black Women Faculty: Re-thinking Institutional Diversity
. 40(3), 263-278. 10.1007/s10755-014-9312-5
Edwards, KT. (2015). Perceptions of Power and Faith among Black Women Faculty: Re-thinking Institutional Diversity
. 40(3), 263-278. 10.1007/s10755-014-9312-5
In this article I report on the perceptions and attitudes of Christian Black women faculty members in regards to religious difference at both historically Black colleges and universities [HBCUs] and predominantly White institutions [PWIs]. By taking a focused look at uncomplicated Christian privilege at HBCUs, the study asked what conditions are in place at HBCUs that offer these women an uncommon space of authenticity, while simultaneously supporting a privilege system that could potentially silence different religiously-identified students. I address implications in regards to diversity at HBCUs.