University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Perceptions of colorism within the K-12 learning environment as evidenced by educator response and student narrative

Warren, Ivanna M.

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WARREN-DISSERTATION-2023.pdf

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Title
Perceptions of colorism within the K-12 learning environment as evidenced by educator response and student narrative
Author(s)
Warren, Ivanna M.
Issue Date
2023-04-21
Director of Research (if dissertation) or Advisor (if thesis)
Pak, Yoon
Doctoral Committee Chair(s)
Pak, Yoon
Committee Member(s)
  • Ward Hood, Denice
  • Huang, David
  • Kang, Hyun-Sook
Department of Study
Educ Policy, Orgzn & Leadrshp
Discipline
Educ Policy, Orgzn & Leadrshp
Degree Granting Institution
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Degree Name
Ed.D.
Degree Level
Dissertation
Keyword(s)
Critical Race Theory, racism in Education, colorism in Education, racial hierarchy, complexion hierarchy, attractiveness, favoritism.
Abstract
America has proven to be a country in which racial discrimination is not only common, but also anticipated. As such, racism has been shown to be embedded within the general fabric of our education system. Existing under the umbrella of racism, the concept of colorism—the practice of showing preference for individuals with light complexion and Eurocentric phenotype over those with dark complexions and more Afrocentric phenotype—has been shown to be evident in practice not only outside of schools but within them. This study investigated perceptions of colorism within the K-12 instructional environment through the use of two educator surveys and student interview. In doing so, a mixed method approach was utilized as a means of evaluating the association between student impressions and educator practice. Implications of this study are specific to the presumed presence of colorism within the K-12 instructional environment.
Graduation Semester
2023-05
Type of Resource
Thesis
Handle URL
https://hdl.handle.net/2142/120306
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Copyright 2023 Ivanna Warren

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