Award Date

December 2023

Degree Type

Dissertation

Degree Name

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Department

Psychology

First Committee Member

Rachael Robnett

Second Committee Member

Gloria Wong-Padoongpatt

Third Committee Member

Jennifer Rennels

Fourth Committee Member

Lynn Comella

Number of Pages

179

Abstract

Oppressive social systems are structures and institutions within society that systematically and unjustly restrict the rights, opportunities, and overall well-being of certain groups (Bonilla-Silva, 1997; Feagin, 2013). The current program of research aims to investigate how oppressive social systems impact individuals and explore strategies to address and counteract them. The first paper seeks to understand whether, why, and how people engage in critical action to support Black Lives Matter (BLM). The second paper examines undergraduates' perceptions of whether STEM research mentors should consider race when mentoring students from marginalized backgrounds. The final paper employs a meta-synthesis with the purpose of synthesizing studies that focus on the association between the patriarchy and close male friendships. Across all three studies, the findings are used to generate recommendations for flexible, data-driven interventions that aim to empower participants by instilling critical consciousness.

Keywords

Colorblind racial attitudes; Critical action; Masculinities

Disciplines

Social Psychology

File Format

pdf

File Size

2060 KB

Degree Grantor

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Language

English

Rights

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