In my conversations with students, I’ve noticed that college changes how Black women read in different ways: for some, it has motivated them to read more, while for others, it has had the opposite effect.
“My relationship with reading has become more of a task, but it has actually made me want to read more,” first-year student Kennedy Taylor said. For other students like Vontaysha McClendon, college has deepened her interest in reading and expanded her knowledge on certain topics. Similarly to Taylor, for criminal justice major, Milo Smith, reading has become more about “...what’s required and less for leisure.”
The differences in their responses demonstrate that college doesn’t affect Black women readers in just one way, and that a large part of it is related to motivation and interest. Motivation for reading can be affected by busy schedules, required reading material, and class structures.
These factors are important to consider when seeking ways to increase Black women readers’ engagement and involvement with reading outside of class.
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