Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Navigating the Borderlands: Testimonios of First-Generation Chicanas in Counselor Education. |
| Authors: |
Garcia, Jessenia1 jgarc143@stedwards.edu, Trepal, Heather2 heather.trepal@utsa.edu |
| Source: |
Journal of Counselor Preparation & Supervision. 2026, Vol. 20 Issue 2, p1-17. 17p. |
| Subject Terms: |
*First-generation college students, *University faculty, *Cultural identity, *Critical theory, *Employee recruitment, *Bureaucracy, *Education of counselors, Narration |
| Abstract: |
This research applies Anzaldúa’s (1987) Borderlands Theory to examine the testimonios of first-generation Chicana faculty in counselor education. A narrative methodology was employed (n = 10), leading to the identification of several themes that illuminate their unique challenges and resilience. Four themes emerged: (a) balancing worlds: family and academia, (b) weaving identity into academia, (c) cultural identity in the borderlands, and (d) disrupting borders, including the subtheme: Red tape and higher ed mafia. These findings provide insight into the institutional barriers and identity navigation experienced by these faculty members. Recommendations for recruitment and retention are included. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: |
Education Research Complete |
