“framing identity”: a photographic autoethnography of black male undergraduates at a predominately white institution (dissertation)
This study explores how a sense of belonging shapes the academic and social experiences of Black male undergraduates at a predominately White institution. Through the utilization of photographic autoethnography, a fusion between the methods of photovoice and autoethnography, this study examines collegiate experience and its impact on the academic, social, and identity development of students. The themes fear, comfort, and reflection were found most salient throughout this study. The photographic representation brings said findings to life.
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fear (of isolation & failure)
“It’s Just Me”
“One in a Million”
“Chasing the Bus”
“Make the Climb? Part Two”
“Only One Way Out”
“Small Fish, Big Pond”
“Form a Group of Three”
“Protect and Serve”
“Protect and Serve Part Two”
“Conflicted”
“Am I Next?”
“Highway 69 North”
“Make the Climb?”
comfort (through love and family)
“Roll With It”
“The Peace Within”
“Brotherhood”
“Student Resources”
“Welcome Home”
“Safe Haven”
“Fifth Floor Wells”
“Time is of the Essence”
“A 2 Z”
“In the Moment”
“Iron Sharpens Iron”
“Poise”
“Accountability”
reflection (on what this struggle is for)
“Looking Backward to See the Future”
“Graduation Day”
“Free Breakfast”
“Make History Now”
“Unconditional Love”
“Northlane Productions”
“Where It All Began”
“Graduation Day”
“The World is Yours”
“Be Like Water”
“One Skip at a Time”
“Full Circle Moment”
“404”