Going against the current of hegemonic “white-ism” discourse: Global implications of a doctoral program journey from critical student+guide perspectives

Gray, LaVerne; Mehra, Bharat

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Title

Going against the current of hegemonic “white-ism” discourse: Global implications of a doctoral program journey from critical student+guide perspectives

Author(s)

• Gray, LaVerne
• Mehra, Bharat

Issue Date

2019-09-24

Keyword(s)

• Critical narratology
• Doctoral program
• Global
• Hegemony
• Library and information science education
• “White-Ism”

Abstract

This paper presents a critique of systemic LIS education and its hegemonic “White-Ism” discourse prevalent across the conceptualization and implementation of doctoral programs. The text illuminates the structural aspects of the doctoral experience beyond a singular narrative, to present implications for a global educational practice. The paper extends an auto-ethnographic approach to personal narrative and storytelling from the critical perspectives of a student + guide. It identifies challenges to overcome barriers in achieving milestones in the Ph. D. journey while exposing programmatic deficiencies in the process.

Series/Report Name or Number

• Education programs/schools
• Curriculum
• Students
• Social justice

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text

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