Queer student leaders of color: Leadership as authentic, collaborative, culturally competent

Document Type

Article

Date of Original Version

1-1-2016

Abstract

A phenomenological study yielded rich data about the essence of being a queer student leader of Color. Six participants described a desire to be authentic, culturally competent, and collaborative leaders, but they faced challenges enacting these forms of leadership as they navigated oppression (e.g., disrespect, stereotyping, tokenization, exoticization) within a predominantly White queer student group. These experiences prompted them to consider creating a queer people of Color group for support.

Publication Title, e.g., Journal

Journal of Student Affairs Research and Practice

Volume

53

Issue

1

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