Race, Class and the Dilemmas of Upward Mobility for African Americans
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 10221290 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Elizabeth R Cole (0000-0002-3124-5858, corresponding author), Safiya R Omari |
| Year | 2003 |
| Volume | 59 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 785-802 |
| Publication date | 2003-12-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Social Issues (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0022-4537 • E-ISSN: 1540-4560 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1046/j.0022-4537.2003.00090.x |
| OpenAlex | W2150620043 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 104 |
| References cited | 52 |
We use the concept of intersectionality to explore the psychological meaning of social class and upward mobility in the lives African Americans. Throughout, we pay special attention to the context of education, a site which many Black Americans feel represents their best hope for upward mobility. Literature related to three themes is reviewed and discussed: (a) the history and significance of class divisions within the Black community, (b) experiences of educational institutions as entryways to upward mobility, and (c) the hidden costs of mobility. It is suggested that future research should address the intersection of gender with class and race, the relevance of class to racial identity, and the experience of downward mobility among Black Americans
Class (philosophy · Context (archaeology · Geography · Identity (music · Intersectionality · Meaning (existential · Political science · Race (biology · Relevance (law · Social class · Social mobility · Social science · Sociology · Critical Race Theory in Education · Gender Studies · Psychology · Race, History, and American Society · Racial and Ethnic Identity Research · Social Psychology
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