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Accumulating Paper Cuts: Black Women Faculty's Experiences of Microaggressions in Predominantly White Institutions
Abstract
This chapter critically examines the intersectional experiences of Black women faculty within predominantly white institutions (PWIs), exploring racial microaggressions' impact on mental health and professional development. Through Dr. Brooklyn Oakcliff's scholarly journey at Mountain Valley State University, the research unveils subtle mechanisms of institutional racism.Utilizing critical race theory and Black feminist thought, the study reveals how microaggressions function as systemic marginalization tools. These discriminatory practices generate profound psychological consequences, including elevated stress and trauma-related symptoms that compromise professional opportunities.By documenting the embodied experiences of racial trauma and survival strategies of Black women scholars, the chapter critically analyzes institutional cultures perpetuating racial inequity. The research illuminates how marginalized academics navigate and resist systemic oppression, demonstrating the transformative potential of resistance within hostile academic environments.
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