Peer reviewed
Direct linkERIC Number: EJ900530
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2010
Pages: 8
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-0735-6846
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The African American Student Network: Creating Sanctuaries and Counterspaces for Coping with Racial Microaggressions in Higher Education Settings
Grier-Reed, Tabitha L.
Journal of Humanistic Counseling, Education and Development, v49 n2 p181-188 Fall 2010
African American college students face a number of race-related stressors on predominantly White campuses. The African American Student Network is described as a potential humanistic counterspace to provide a sanctuary for these students when coping with racial microaggressions. The development and study of future humanistic interventions in this area is recommended.
Descriptors: African American Students, Race, Coping, Racial Bias, Aggression, College Students, Racial Factors, Humanism, Educational Environment, Social Networks, Social Support Groups, Counseling Techniques, Social Justice
American Counseling Association. 5999 Stevenson Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22304. Tel: 800-422-2648; Tel: 800-347-6647; Fax: 800-473-2329; Web site: http://www.counseling.org
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education
Audience: Counselors
Language: English
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