Whited Out

Unique Perspectives on Black Identity and Honors Achievement

Shirley R. Steinberg, Anthony A. Pittman

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English

Peter Lang Publishing Inc
25 February 2009

Sociology: family & relationships; Organisation & management of education; Secondary schools; Colleges of further education; Teacher training

Series: Counterpoints

Historically, conventional scholars in the field of education have asserted that underachievement by Black students may be attributed to cultural deprivation and/or genetic deficiencies. Hypotheses like these have led to the proliferation of theories that Black students are inferior when compared to their White counterparts. But despite such assertions, some Blacks have been able to succeed academically. Commonly expressed themes in recent literature suggest that intelligent Black students must cross cultural and racial boundaries to be successful academically. Consequently, Black students who experience academic success are often perceived as «acting White».

Using participation in an honors curriculum as a symbol of explicitly recognized intelligence at the collegiate level, Whited Out explores the identities of several Black collegiate honors students, focusing in particular on how they think about race, achievement, and social engagement. The book sheds new light on why some Black students experience academic success and some do not. Perhaps most importantly, the book illustrates why «acting White» should not be among the rationales upon which many scholars predicate their arguments for the existing disparity between Black and White students’ academic performance.

By: Anthony A. Pittman
Series edited by: Shirley R. Steinberg
Imprint: Peter Lang Publishing Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: New edition
Volume: 331
Dimensions: Height: 230mm, Width: 160mm,
Weight: 450g
ISBN: 9781433101199
ISBN 10: 143310119X
Series: Counterpoints
Pages: 228
Publication Date: 25 February 2009
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

The Author: Anthony A. Pittman earned his Ph.D. in curriculum and instruction with cognates in gifted education, educational studies, and English education from the University of Connecticut, Storrs. Presently, he is Assistant Professor of Instruction and Curriculum at Kean University in Union, New Jersey.