Date of Award
2016
Document Type
Open Access Dissertation
Department
Educational Studies
First Advisor
Rhonda B. Jeffries
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to analyze what high school African-American males perceive as significant influences that directly impact their academic achievement while attending a predominantly White suburban high school. This qualitative research study will utilize semi-structured case interviews to collect and analyze data gathered from among a criteria-based subgroup of African-American high school males. An examination of archival data such as student course selections, a review of high school Carnegie units earned and attempted, the availability of support resources and interventions, as well discipline and attendance reports will each provide evidence of the probable obstacles impacting the achievement of African-American male students in their local high school. The study will identify factors that are feasible in ameliorating the influence and perception of social justice/injustice while enrolled in high school.
Rights
© 2016, Michael R. Harris
Recommended Citation
Harris, M. R.(2016). A Phenomenological Analysis of Social Justice/Injustice on the lives of African-American High School Males. (Doctoral dissertation). Retrieved from https://scholarcommons.sc.edu/etd/3554