A Woman’s Place: Women of Colour Navigating Doctoral Education in South Africa (pp. 15-35)

Authors

  • Cyndy R. Snyder University of Washington - Tacoma 1900 Commerce Street Tacoma, WA 98402

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18251/ijme.v16i2.904

Keywords:

campus climate, doctoral education, women of color

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to investigate the experiences of women of colour in South African doctoral education programmes. Through qualitative interviews with African, Indian, and Coloured female doctoral students, this study illuminates the challenges women of colour doctoral students face in progressing through doctoral education in South Africa, and the supports they utilize to help them persist and complete doctoral degrees. Findings are organized around four themes: (1) challenging race and gender stereotypes and expectations; (2) balancing multiple roles; (3) managing financial concerns and access to resources; and (4) finding support and encouragement. This study holds implications for how institutions of higher education can help support female students of colour in navigating their programmes.

Author Biography

Cyndy R. Snyder, University of Washington - Tacoma 1900 Commerce Street Tacoma, WA 98402

Dr. Cyndy R. Snyder is the Associate Director of Student Planning & Assessment in the Division of Student and Enrollment Services at the University of Washington, Tacoma. 

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Published

2014-12-08

How to Cite

Snyder, C. R. (2014). A Woman’s Place: Women of Colour Navigating Doctoral Education in South Africa (pp. 15-35). International Journal of Multicultural Education, 16(2). https://doi.org/10.18251/ijme.v16i2.904

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Articles (Peer-reviewed)