Utilizing Queen Sugar in Teacher Education Courses to Counter Hegemonic Conceptions of Black Fatherhood

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Abstract

Television sitcoms have contributed to societal perceptions and public policies on Black fatherhood and Black family configurations. This study draws upon the tv show, Queen Sugar to explore the interaction, experiences, and relationship between a Black father, who was formerly incarcerated and his son. Revolutionary parenting and critical race media literacy are used as theoretical concepts to challenge dominant narratives on Black fathers’ parenting practices. Findings of this work focused on humanizing father-son relationship, supporting play choices, and Black father’s involvement in education. Implications of this work address activities that center Black parents' voices and experiences with child-rearing and schools in teacher education courses to counter deficit ideologies that aim to stereotype and marginalize Black parents in education settings.

Authors

• Leta Hooper, Bowie State University

• Brenda Muzeta, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania