African
American Students Academic DisengagementWhy are African-American students choosing to academically disengage?
“Those who use oppositional cultural strategies are trying to be black by rejecting what is perceived to be white or European. The oppositional cultural strategy gives the illusion of taking control. However, to be not white, one’s first reference point is white. Given that most African-Americans have developed their cultural meaning in social contexts dominated by racist images and myths, many African-Americans who use oppositional cultural strategies have false beliefs of white supremacy and black possibilities. Thus, by rejecting what is perceived to be white, one is left with inferior characteristics and a pathological lifestyle.”
.... Lathardus Goggins II, Ed.D. - Facing the Rising Sun
Factors
associated with academic disengagement |
Factors
that contribute to Academic Engagement |
Lack of parental engagement in the educative process |
Parental engagement - Our children tend to value those things that we
demonstrate are important through our actions and time. |
False self-image based on racist stereotypes about being black |
Authentic cultural
self-consciousness |
Low expectations |
High standards and expectations of success |
Negative peer associations |
Positive peer relationships or mentors |
Lack of basic needs (love, security, nutrition, etc.) |
Nurturing
environment |
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African
American Students Academic Disengagement
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