Community Cultural Wealth Capitals of First-Generation Ph.D. Students

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Abstract

This study shows how first-generation Ph.D. students author themselves throughout their narratives. The purpose of this paper is to explore and reconceptualize the normative notions of cultural wealth based on narrative inquiry with interviews. Through content analysis, researchers have been able to analyze the stories and lives of these students who have successfully navigate the world of academia and illuminate the meaning they make of their experiences. Seven main themes were identified in their narratives: salient aspects, assets, barriers, hopes and dreams, family, relationships, and community. The results are discussed under the light of Community Cultural Wealth Framework (Yosso, 2005). The study concludes with possible limitations of interviews and proposes further research into asset-based approaches for marginalized groups.

Authors

• Ayse Nur Boos, College of William & Mary

• Dana Lockhart, L'Assemblee pour l'art et la recherche