This study investigates the influence of K-12 STEM education on the retention rates of Black women pursuing STEM majors in higher education institutions in Texas. The problem addressed in this study is the unknown influence of K-12 STEM education on Black women majoring in STEM in Texas higher education institutions. This research aims to describe…

This research presents the testimonios of Mexicana youth. Through a qualitative research design, this centered on the central question: How does testimonio in the social studies classroom serve as a decolonizing practice and how does this impact Mexicana students? and secondary question: How do Mexicana make meaning and reclaim identity using…

Black women undergraduates are represented in low numbers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. Research studies have lacked data outlining the compounding effects of the intersectional, gendered, and racialized experiences they often face in their programs of study. Participation in kinship networks may be a critical…

In the Fortune 500 organizations, a robust survey illuminates the diverse experiences of women of color, framed within theoretical frameworks such as Critical Feminist Theory (CFT), Social Capital Theory, and Community Cultural Wealth. Of 141 responses, 102 participants, representing various racial backgrounds, provide insights into corporate…

While significant progress has been made in diversifying student demographics and entry-level staff and faculty positions, higher education leadership and decision making remain predominantly European American and male dominated. This dissertation explored this pressing issue by employing a critically interested grounded theory approach. Framed by…

With one glance at higher education web pages across the nation, one consistent factor is the absence of African American women in higher education leadership roles. Equally significant to Black women's absence is the lack of advancement for Black females. Even though colleges and universities hiring practices normalized the notion of equity and…

The nursing profession is in the midst of an epic shortage that will require an additional 400 thousand new nurses by 2026 due to an aging population (Bureau of Labor and Statistics, 2019) and it's estimated that 11% of the current workforce will leave the profession entirely due to the COVID-19 pandemic (Raso et. al., 2021). Simultaneously, the…

Student evaluations of teaching (SETs) represent a widespread method of evaluating effective teaching by colleges and universities. Literature suggests SETs are biased against women and members of underrepresented groups, and their validity and reliability have been called into question. Some evidence suggests student gender, as well as instructor…

Diversity has become an essential component in companies. As businesses and industries attempt to appeal to a wider demographic of employees while trying to serve diverse markets, they are also seeking to be representatives of such markets. Internal diversity is essential from a business standpoint. Diverse perspectives and backgrounds are proven…

This study uses narrative inquiry to explore the stories of Black women who have successfully navigated the professional career ladder in early childhood education. The study examines four narratives, written by Black women in early childhood education through the lens of Critical Race Theory as well as Feminist Theory to understand what role race…

This study sought to examine the underlying issues and perceptions of sitting male and female superintendents in order to add to the current literature on feminism in the K-12 school setting. Specifically, this study sought to examine the perceptions of currently employed superintendents about how they experienced the intersection of gender and…

Elementary-aged Black girls in predominantly white schools often exist within the constructions of racist and sexist conditions. These conditions inform their school experiences and subject them to a magnitude of social, physical, mental, and psychological violence. Despite the harm that predominately white schools produce onto the bodies of…

Most women have faced challenges in the workplace. They often encounter sexual harassment, gender bias, challenges with working motherhood, unequal pay, and for people of color racism (State of Black Women in Corporate America, 2021). African American women particularly deal with a unique set of problems. They remain underrepresented at every…

Social influence from society holds the key to social norms that influence students and their future aspirations. Gender bias is considered one of the influencing factors that affects the decisions of female high school students on participating in STEM education. This descriptive study describes the key factors that STEM educators perceived as…

This qualitative study looked at the topic of Black female principals in an urban school district using research reports obtained from dissertations, journal articles, and documented experiences. This is of particular significance given the continuous disenfranchisement and subsequent underrepresentation of Black female principals in the US. Black…