UVM Theses and Dissertations
Format:
Print
Author:
Kemp-DeLisser, Khristian
Dept./Program:
College of Education and Social Services
Year:
2013
Degree:
Ed. D.
Abstract:
This dissertation explored the experience lesbian, gay, bisexual and queer students of color. Influenced by the Queer of Color theoretical framework, this dissertation employed multiple methodological traditions (namely qualitative and Scholarly Personal Narrative), to deepen the exploration and unlock multiple dimensions of experience of queer college student of color.
Analysis ofthe student interviews produced 29 themes. The results are, framed by four categories of campus climate (behavioral, socio-historical, psychological, and structural or compositional (Hurtado, Milem, Clayton-Pedersen, & Allen, 1998).), and offer a glimpse into the interlocking dynamics of racism and homophobia that the queer students of color navigate in their efforts to make meaning of their identities as queer people of color.
Reviewing the results of this study college faculty, staff, and administrators can begin to understand the unique experiences of queer college students of color. This dissertation also may contribute to theory and practice around appropriate and accurate ways to deal with complexity when measuring the campus climate for diversity.
Analysis ofthe student interviews produced 29 themes. The results are, framed by four categories of campus climate (behavioral, socio-historical, psychological, and structural or compositional (Hurtado, Milem, Clayton-Pedersen, & Allen, 1998).), and offer a glimpse into the interlocking dynamics of racism and homophobia that the queer students of color navigate in their efforts to make meaning of their identities as queer people of color.
Reviewing the results of this study college faculty, staff, and administrators can begin to understand the unique experiences of queer college students of color. This dissertation also may contribute to theory and practice around appropriate and accurate ways to deal with complexity when measuring the campus climate for diversity.