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An education in racism.

Dena Hassouneh-Phillips1, Ann Beckett

  • 1Oregon Health and Science University, School of Nursing, Portland, Oregon 97201-3098, USA. phillide@ohsu.edu

The Journal of Nursing Education
|June 20, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Women of color in nursing doctoral programs face pervasive racism, often invisible to others. Addressing this requires critical self-reflection among faculty and students to combat systemic issues in nursing education.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Sociology of Education
  • Health Equity

Background:

  • Nursing doctoral programs lack diversity, impacting educational quality.
  • There is a persistent shortage of faculty of color in nursing schools.
  • Understanding the experiences of underrepresented groups is crucial for addressing diversity gaps.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the experiences of women of color in nursing doctoral programs.
  • To identify challenges and understandings faced by these students.
  • To explore contextual factors contributing to the lack of diversity.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative study involving interviews with 9 women of color.
  • Analysis of interview data to identify themes and patterns.
  • Exploration of lived experiences within doctoral nursing programs.

Main Results:

  • Racism was a pervasive and harmful influence on participants' experiences.
  • The impact of racism was largely invisible to Euro-American faculty and students.
  • Participants navigated significant challenges within their doctoral programs.

Conclusions:

  • Critical self-reflection on racism is essential for faculty and students.
  • Challenging the status quo requires acknowledging and addressing systemic racism.
  • Improving diversity in nursing education is vital for advancing health equity.

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