When a Black man is in the principal’s office
Black male leaders navigating racialized spaces
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12215005 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Phillip A Smith (0000-0003-4718-6925, Fordham University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Pages | 1-18 |
| Publication date | 2024-07-03 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Qualitative Studies in Education (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0951-8398 • E-ISSN: 1366-5898 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/09518398.2024.2365181 |
| OpenAlex | W4400298964 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 4 |
| References cited | 47 |
This study describes the experiences of fourteen Black male principals or heads of school navigating racialized spaces, including the politics of race, and experienced racism in educational settings as well as in school leadership. Data analysis utilized a critical race theory (CRT) and culturally sensitive methodological and interpretive framework. The data analysis revealed themes associated with identity scrutiny, right to lead, meritocracy and color evasiveness, all falling within the white gaze paradigm. However, the results also suggest a demonstrable pathway for Black leaders to successfully navigate the pitfalls of the white gaze and experienced negative professional and personal reactions to this phenomenon. This self-developmental journey is marked by increasing self-awareness, self-efficacy and a growing Black identity. A developmental model is proposed which could be deployed to coach and develop these school building-level leaders and accelerate the learning curve. Thus improving leader's sense of positive well-being, leadership impact, while decreasing retention risks
Black female · Black male · Computer security · Principal (computer security · Race (biology · Sociology · Computer Science · Critical Race Theory in Education · Gender Diversity and Inequality · Gender Studies · Race, History, and American Society
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| Unique citing works | 4 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 4 |
| Citation span | 2025 - 2026 (2) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 4 |