Arts participation and accessibility in Wilmington, Delaware: a youth photovoice project
| Author(s) | Ruberto, Dianna | |
| Date Accessioned | 2019-01-28T13:10:20Z | |
| Date Available | 2019-01-28T13:10:20Z | |
| Publication Date | 2018 | |
| SWORD Update | 2018-10-18T16:03:16Z | |
| Abstract | Arts and cultural sites have been a defining characteristic of American cities since the 19th century and have been crucial to the social and economic wellbeing of urban communities. However, there are large disparities in the accessibility of arts and cultural resources in communities of color. The barriers to accessibility pose a threat to the resilience of these communities because arts and culture increase community capacity for resilience by fostering social engagement, aesthetic attraction, and economic development. The purpose of this study was to better understand how Black teenage girls in Wilmington, DE participated in arts and cultural activities, and to learn more about their access to arts and cultural activities within their communities. Using survey and photovoice methods, participants identified the arts and cultural activities they participated in and explained why. They also documented their experiences with arts and culture in their community from their perspective and had critical discussions about community concerns in regards to the accessibility of arts and culture from their experience. Findings indicated participation in 21 different arts and cultural activities. Additionally, the most salient barriers to accessibility included lack of representation of Black women, unavailable and unaffordable arts and cultural programs, and limited family support. The results of this study confirmed past research that indicated the importance of arts and cultural participation as a means to support the resilience of Black communities. | en_US |
| Advisor | Overby, Lynnette Y. | |
| Degree | M.A. | |
| Department | University of Delaware, School of Public Policy and Administration | |
| Unique Identifier | 1083521861 | |
| URL | http://udspace.udel.edu/handle/19716/24079 | |
| Language | en | |
| Publisher | University of Delaware | en_US |
| URI | https://search.proquest.com/docview/2128304637?accountid=10457 | |
| Title | Arts participation and accessibility in Wilmington, Delaware: a youth photovoice project | en_US |
| Type | Thesis | en_US |