Challenges Black Parent Experience (Term Paper Sample)

Running Head: CHALLENGES OF STEM TO AFRICAN AMERICAN CHILDREN
Title: Why are African American Children not Being Exposed to STEM
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The African American children have been performing poorly in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) (McGee, 2013). This is reflectable in lower percentages of African American students who graduate with STEM from universities (McGee, 2015). The following are the ultimate challenges faced by African American students in acquiring knowledge inSTEM.
The first challenge is negative feedback (McGee, 2015). The African American students have been discouraging in studying STEM. They get negative comments on their education which in return, affects their performances negatively. These negative feedbacks come from family members, the society, friends, teachers, as well as counselors. The parents have lost the chance of encouraging their children so as to perform better (McGee, 2013).
The second challenge is a lack of equal opportunities (McGee, 2015). In America, the African American are despised. This comes as a result of racial discrimination, which gets reflected in the limited opportunities for the African American students with STEM. The third challenge is ignorance (McGee, 2013). Most parents and their children are ignorant of the opportunities open to students with STEM. They are hence not concerned about STEM study.
The fourth challenge is academics (McGee, 2015). The students have problems coping with their studies. This is due to negative feedbacks from white students, race discrimination, and peer pressure (McGee...