Black Women in the Field: Experiences Understanding Ourselves and Others Through Qualitative Research

by Gretchen Givens Generett

Generett (educational transformations, George Mason University) and Jeffries (educational leadership and policies, University of South Carolina) present the experiences of eight Black female qualitative researchers working to improve Black communities while surviving in White institutions of higher education. Essays illustrate the variety of experiences the contributors bring to various disciplines. Annotation (c) Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

154 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2002

Reviews

[Nick · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a must for Black women doing qualitative research. The editors discussed reflexivity, power dynamics, race, gender, and social class. The authors offer practical guidance for those who conduct research within their communities. I borrowed this through my local library but this is definitely a book that I want permanently on my bookshelf. I highly recommend this to Black women in going through the dissertation phase such myself. Great content and easy to read.