Beyond Intersection: A Narrative Inquiry on South Asian Indian Women in STEM at a Predominantly White Institution

• In Event: AERA Research-in-Progress Roundtable Session 1
  In Invited Roundtable: Understanding Race, Gender, Identity, Cultural Relevance and Sense of Belonging in STEM Education (Table 1)

Abstract

This study investigates the impact of race and gender on the collegiate experiences of South Asian Indian women. The research questions guiding this study include: (1) How do the intersectional identities of South Asian Indians (SAI) and women impact their experiences as undergraduates in STEM majors at a predominantly white institution? (2) How do race and racism impact the everyday experiences of SAI (South Asian Indians) undergraduate women students at a predominantly white institution?
(3) How do SAI (South Asian Indians) undergraduate women students find or develop a sense of belonging on campus? The preliminary findings provided insight into how social disparities are masked through racialization accompanied by implications for research, policy, and practice to better support these students.

Author

• Kavitha Muralidhar, University at Buffalo - SUNY