Date Approved
4-26-2019
Embargo Period
4-29-2019
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
EdD Doctor of Education
Department
Educational Services and Leadership
College
College of Education
Advisor
Coaxum, James
Committee Member 1
Johnson, Jonathan L.
Committee Member 2
Palmer, Robert
Keywords
Black Men, Predominantly White Institution, PWI, Third Space
Subject(s)
African American male college students
Disciplines
Higher Education
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of Black men creating third spaces at a predominantly White institution (PWI). The use of the third space theory permitted the researcher to examine both the student's current cultural experiences and the campus climate to understand better how Black men create a third space (Bhabha, 1994). Many Black men have found themselves in between two cultures their previous cultural experiences, and the campus climate of the institution they are attending.
The research gathered and analyzed through this study indicates that the third space theory can be situated to the student's journey in creating a sense of belonging at a PWI. The third space allows students to explore their experiences previous to attending a college and university and their initial experiences of attending a PWI while finding a sense of belonging. This research can be used to understand better how Black men at PWIs discover their sense of belonging while navigating the many challenges they will encounter at a PWI.
Recommended Citation
Radwanski, Steven E., "The lived experiences of Black men creating a third space at a predominantly White institution" (2019). Theses and Dissertations. 2647.
https://rdw.rowan.edu/etd/2647
