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Dissertation
The Struggle for Educational Attainment
University of West Florida Libraries
Doctor of Education (EDD), University of West Florida
2005
Abstract
This qualitative case study examines the lived experiences of Dr. Alexa Canady, the first African American female neurosurgeon. A feminist perspective provides the theoretical framework for looking at the gendered systems of power in a male-dominated profession. The purpose of this study was to identify challenges Dr. Canady encountered related to race, gender, and class in her educational and professional achievements and the strategies she used to overcome them. Data were derived from document analysis and 12 in-depth interviews, 9 with Dr. Canady and 3 with other participants. In order to understand this unique case, both power and privilege in Dr. Canady’s life were explored.
Details
- Title
- The Struggle for Educational Attainment
- Resource Type
- Dissertation
- Contributors
- Mary F. Rogers (Committee Chair)Fernaundra L. Ferguson (Committee Member)E. Robin Largue (Committee Member)Joyce C. Nichols (Committee Member)
- Publisher
- University of West Florida Libraries
- Format
- pdf
- Copyright
- © 2005 Marilyn Redmon Nicholson
- Identifiers
- 99380090754806600
- Academic Unit
- School of Education
- Language
- English
- Awarding Institution
- University of West Florida; Doctor of Education (EDD)
- Theses and Dissertations
- Doctor of Education (EDD), University of West Florida