Date of Award
Winter 12-20-2012
Degree Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Department
Sociology
First Advisor
Dr. James Ainsworth
Second Advisor
Dr. Tomeka Davis
Third Advisor
Dr. Amy Langenkamp
Abstract
Racial equality in the United States educational system has long been and continues to be a source of debate. Specifically, the disparities between whites and other minority groups have been increasingly more critical. Blacks and Latinos consistently score lower than whites on standardized tests and academic course work. There have been several explanations given for poorer school performance by certain minority groups than whites. In this dissertation, I explore the black white achievement gap through the examination of one widely known explanation, oppositional culture theory. This research investigates the major tenets of oppositional culture theory and the contemporary multicultural navigator concept. Using a grounded theory method of analysis, I examine the connections between suppositions of the theory and black students in the Upward Bound academic achievement program.
DOI
https://doi.org/10.57709/3488648
Recommended Citation
Hardy, Mia B., "Exploring the Black White Achievement Gap: The Connection Between Upward Bound, Oppositional Culture, and the Multicultural Navigator Concept." Dissertation, Georgia State University, 2012.
doi: https://doi.org/10.57709/3488648