A Metasynthesis of Family Literacy Scholarship: Countering and Constructing Narratives about BIPOC Families and Communities.
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| Title: | A Metasynthesis of Family Literacy Scholarship: Countering and Constructing Narratives about BIPOC Families and Communities. |
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| Authors: | Ellison, Tisha Lewis1 tlewisellison@gmail.com, Compton‐Lilly, Catherine2 comptonlilly@sc.edu, Rogers, Rebecca3 rogersrl@umsl.edu |
| Source: | Reading Research Quarterly (John Wiley & Sons, Inc.). Jul2024, Vol. 59 Issue 3, p526-549. 24p. |
| Subject Terms: | *Family literacy programs, *Higher education of Indigenous peoples, *Cultural awareness, *Activism, Cross-cultural differences |
| Abstract: | In this metasynthesis, we examined 21 highly cited qualitative studies on family literacy scholarship conducted by Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) scholars from 1981 to 2019. This metasynthesis integrates findings to present a counterstory that challenges dominant narratives in family literacy. By amplifying often overlooked or erased narratives, we highlight diverse themes including family literacy as activism, its temporal aspects, barriers, challenges, hybridity, emotionality, bonding, spiritual literacies, and healing practices. These themes enhance racial, linguistic, and cultural awareness in scholars' engagement with families and communities. This metasynthesis broadens the conceptualization of family literacy, encouraging a reevaluation of our understanding of families, literacies, and research representation. Additionally, it underscores the critical importance of acknowledging and authentically representing BIPOC scholars and their participants' stories. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Abstract: | In this metasynthesis, we examined 21 highly cited qualitative studies on family literacy scholarship conducted by Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) scholars from 1981 to 2019. This metasynthesis integrates findings to present a counterstory that challenges dominant narratives in family literacy. By amplifying often overlooked or erased narratives, we highlight diverse themes including family literacy as activism, its temporal aspects, barriers, challenges, hybridity, emotionality, bonding, spiritual literacies, and healing practices. These themes enhance racial, linguistic, and cultural awareness in scholars' engagement with families and communities. This metasynthesis broadens the conceptualization of family literacy, encouraging a reevaluation of our understanding of families, literacies, and research representation. Additionally, it underscores the critical importance of acknowledging and authentically representing BIPOC scholars and their participants' stories. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 19362722 |
| DOI: | 10.1002/rrq.558 |
