African American Fathers' Involvement in their Children's Education

The literature on parental involvement often overlooks the involvement of African American fathers, leading to a racial and gender bias that marginalizes their voice. African American Fathers Involvement in their Childrens Education seeks to understand the relationship between African American fathers and their children's education by using Critical Race Theory to prioritize their perspective. The book highlights the contributions of African American fathers and challenges the master deficient narrative, presenting them as brilliant and excellent human beings.

Format: Hardback
Length: 160 pages
Publication date: 05 November 2021
Publisher: Lexington Books

The literature is clear: parental involvement plays a significant role in academic achievement. However, much of the existing research on parental involvement primarily focuses on the involvement of mothers, with limited information available about the involvement of fathers, particularly African American fathers. The literature on African American fathers is notably lacking when compared to their White counterparts. African American fathers are often excluded from the discourse on parental involvement, and their voices are marginalized within this literature. A pervasive racial and gender bias exists in the field of parental involvement, which silences the perspectives of African American fathers.

To address this issue, African American Fathers' Involvement in their Children's Education employs Critical Race Theory as a framework to prioritize and elevate the voices of African American fathers. This text aims to shed light on the valuable contributions that African American fathers make to their children's lives and families, challenge the notion of African American fathers as deficient, and humanize them. It is purposefully and unapologetically designed to portray African American fathers as the brilliant, exceptional human beings they truly are.

In the chapters of this book, we will explore various aspects of African American fathers' involvement in education. We will examine their roles as caregivers, providers, and advocates, and explore the challenges they face in their efforts to support their children's academic success. We will also examine the impact of race, gender, and socioeconomic status on African American fathers' involvement in education and the ways in which these factors perpetuate inequality.

Through the lens of Critical Race Theory, we will seek to understand the ways in which African American fathers are marginalized and excluded from the educational system. We will examine the historical and systemic factors that have contributed to this marginalization and explore the strategies that African American fathers can use to overcome these barriers and become more actively involved in their children's education.

Moreover, this book aims to challenge the master deficient narrative that often portrays African American fathers as absent, uninvolved, or harmful to their children. We will showcase the many positive qualities and contributions that African American fathers make to their families and communities, and highlight the importance of recognizing and valuing their role in education.

Ultimately, African American Fathers' Involvement in their Children's Education is a call to action. It is a plea for educators, policymakers, and society as a whole to recognize the value and importance of African American fathers in the lives of their children and families. It is a celebration of the brilliance, excellence, and humanity of African American fathers, and a commitment to promoting their active involvement in education.

By reading this book, you will gain a deeper understanding of the role that African American fathers play in the education of their children and the ways in which they can support their academic success. You will also gain a broader perspective on the challenges and barriers that African American fathers face in their efforts to be active participants in their children's education.

So, let us join together in celebrating the contributions of African American fathers and working towards a more inclusive and equitable educational system for all children.

Weight: 485g
Dimension: 227 x 161 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781793632586