Title
African American Male Students And The Achievement Gap: Building A Successful Student/Citizen
Keywords
Achievement gap; African american males; Culture
Abstract
This article explores the systemic inequalities found within educational systems that have long hampered educational achievements within the African American community, especially oppressions that continue to hinder the accomplishments made by young African American males. The achievement gap along with the history and culture of oppression are examined in relation to social supports and feelings of belonging to provide professional school counselors with effective interventions and strategies to utilize when serving this population.
Publication Date
12-1-2011
Publication Title
Interamerican Journal of Psychology
Volume
45
Issue
2
Number of Pages
177-183
Document Type
Article
Personal Identifier
scopus
Copyright Status
Unknown
Socpus ID
84865545819 (Scopus)
Source API URL
https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/84865545819
STARS Citation
Kent Butler, S.; Ann Shillingford, M.; and Alexander-Snow, Mia, "African American Male Students And The Achievement Gap: Building A Successful Student/Citizen" (2011). Scopus Export 2010-2014. 2040.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/scopus2010/2040