Before starting a Ph.D. at the University of Cincinnati, the educational background was rooted in a Black women-focused environment at Spelman College. The experience included an absence of male-dominated behaviors and a focus on marginalized philosophies. Concerns arose about entering a predominantly white institution where instances of male egos and microaggressions were expected. The stark contrast between the supportive undergraduate environment and the intimidating atmosphere of graduate classes, particularly in philosophy, created feelings of isolation and self-doubt regarding philosophical knowledge.
Entering graduate school, I felt out of place after transitioning from a department focused on feminist philosophy and critical race theory to classes on philosophy of physics.
My undergraduate education, rooted in marginalized philosophies at Spelman College, gave me a unique perspective but also left me intimidated by my lack of classical knowledge.
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