Debunking the Grit Narrative in Higher Education
Drawing on the Strengths of African American, Asian American, Pacific Islander, Latinx, and Native American Students
Angela M. Locks, Rocío Mendoza, Deborah Faye Carter, Angela M. Locks, Rocío Mendoza, Deborah Faye Carter
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Debunking the Grit Narrative in Higher Education
Drawing on the Strengths of African American, Asian American, Pacific Islander, Latinx, and Native American Students
Angela M. Locks, Rocío Mendoza, Deborah Faye Carter, Angela M. Locks, Rocío Mendoza, Deborah Faye Carter
About This Book
• Each chapter includes an overview of the theoretical approaches to a critique of grit, a review of the empirical literature on the specific lens on grit, a presentation of an empirical study, and a practical case study • Discusses institutional structures, actions, and actors that prompt readers to envision theory, research studies, and changes to practice that disrupt grit narratives • Reimagines what's next for understanding BIPOC student academic achievement regarding equitable college access, success, and outcomes • Covers a range of topics, including: how "grit" conceptualizes student achievement in STEM, findings from a qualitative study exploring the experience of low-income first-generation students of color, an alternative conceptual framework that reflects the lived realities of African American and Latinx students focusing on asset-based frameworks of achievement.