| Title: |
Social Justice as Ontology: The Intersection of Black Evaluators' Identities, Roles, and Practice |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Boyce, Ayesha S. (ORCID 0000-0002-9509-8703); Reid, Aileen (ORCID 0000-0002-8099-1435); Avent, Cherie (ORCID 0000-0001-9855-5239); Adetogun, Adeyemo; Moller, J.R; Singletary, Brianna Hooks |
| Source: |
American Journal of Evaluation. Sep 2023 44(3):528-548. |
| Availability: |
SAGE Publications. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail: journals@sagepub.com; Web site: https://sagepub.com |
| Peer Reviewed: |
Y |
| Page Count: |
21 |
| Publication Date: |
2023 |
| Document Type: |
Journal Articles; Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: |
Social Justice; African Americans; Evaluators; Self Concept; Role; Race; Advocacy; Evaluation; Racism; Socioeconomic Status; Age; Sexual Identity; Cultural Awareness; Mentors; Professional Occupations |
| DOI: |
10.1177/10982140221108664 |
| ISSN: |
1098-2140; 1557-0878 |
| Abstract: |
Violence, marginalization, oppression, exploitation, erasure, and injustice are cornerstones of the Black experience in the United States. Despite seemingly insurmountable challenges, Black people have worked diligently and competently to earn spaces within the present-day professional arena. While the experiences of Black professionals have been investigated in multiple fields, little is known about Black evaluators. This study aimed to investigate Black evaluators' experiences in an attempt to understand the intersectionality of their identities, roles, and practice and to ensure voices and contributions of Black evaluators are highlighted. We conducted 26 interviews with Black evaluators across academic, government, nonprofit, philanthropic, and private sectors. We found race and advocate for social justice are central to Black evaluators' identities, roles, and practice. We developed a thematic framework as a result of our analysis and interpretations of the ways in which Black evaluators' identities impacted their perceptions of their professional role and practice. |
| Abstractor: |
As Provided |
| Entry Date: |
2023 |
| Accession Number: |
EJ1392863 |
| Database: |
ERIC |