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Examining Hispanic College Student Experiences with Perceived Discrimination at Historically Black Colleges and Universities

Author : Heather J. Mathers
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (929 download)

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Download or read book Examining Hispanic College Student Experiences with Perceived Discrimination at Historically Black Colleges and Universities written by Heather J. Mathers and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The racial and cultural demographics in America are constantly changing to include a growing minority sector. Minority Serving Institutions, specifically Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), serve a unique purpose in educating a targeted demographic, but these institutions are pressed with the need to diversify because of financial and legal demands. With the largest minority population in the United States being Hispanic, understanding how HBCUs can serve this specific sector is necessary to the success of all stakeholders. The purpose of this study was to understand the experiences of the Hispanic minority population at four-year, public Historically Black Colleges and Universities, specifically related to the Hispanic students' experiences with perceived discrimination. This study utilized a sequential explanatory mixed methods approach. The first quantitative phase consisted of Phinney's (1992) Multigroup Ethnic Identity Measure survey; the second qualitative phase included semi-structured phone interviews with 15 randomly selected participants from three HBCUs. Following the data collection, nine specific themes were identified within three specific categories: personal (cultural dexterous and consciousness of ethnicity and cultural differences), social (segregation of peer groups, independent creation of social groups focused on Hispanic culture, assumed ethnicity/questioning of ethnic background, and monocultural [African-American] friend groups), and institutional (lack of representation of Hispanic culture on campus, classroom isolation, and mixed perspectives regarding diversity being included/promoted on campus). An overarching theme of stereotyping was also noted. The MEIM (Phinney, 1992) results suggested that Hispanic students attending HBCUs have high ethnic identity development and high other group orientations, although the relationship of these two factors to the levels of perceived discrimination was undeterminable. The results of the study suggest that HBCUs need to make adjustments on their campuses to better accommodate and serve the growing minority population that they are enrolling. By creating a campus that is culturally sensitive and welcoming to other minority groups, HBCUs will be able to offer to other populations what they already offer for their African-American students- a place where they feel represented, where they feel welcomed, and where they can share their unique cultural customs that contribute to the American melting pot.

Examining the First-year Experiences and Perceptions of Sense of Belonging Among Mexican American Students Enrolled in a Texas HBCU

Author : Taryn Gallego Ozuna
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 568 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (818 download)

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Download or read book Examining the First-year Experiences and Perceptions of Sense of Belonging Among Mexican American Students Enrolled in a Texas HBCU written by Taryn Gallego Ozuna and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 568 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The growing Latino population is directly affecting institutions of higher education. Predominantly White Institutions (PWIs), whose stated missions do not specifically address Latinos, are becoming Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs). As HSIs continue to emerge across the country, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are also responding to demographic shifts, especially in Texas. Although their historic mission focuses on educating African Americans, some Texas HBCU presidents and administrators maintain that their supportive campus environment could serve as a possible opportunity for Latino student success. HBCU outreach efforts offer a variety of areas for further investigation, but the intent of this study was to examine the first, critical year and perceptions of sense of belonging. Furthermore, since Mexican Americans represent the majority of Latinos in Texas, indeed the country, this qualitative study specifically focused on the first-year experiences of Mexican Americans in a Texas HBCU. The primary methods for data collection included two semi-structured one-on-one interviews, a student questionnaire, campus observations, and analytic memos. Thus, the current study sought to fully document the first-year experience and perceptions of sense of belonging as recounted by second- to fifth-year Mexican American students enrolled in a Texas HBCU.

Lived Experiences of Latino(a) College Students Enrolled in a Historically Black College & University (HBCU)

Author : Gabriel Crosby
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (137 download)

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Book Synopsis Lived Experiences of Latino(a) College Students Enrolled in a Historically Black College & University (HBCU) by : Gabriel Crosby

Download or read book Lived Experiences of Latino(a) College Students Enrolled in a Historically Black College & University (HBCU) written by Gabriel Crosby and published by . This book was released on 2022 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For many first-generation Latino(a) college students, the college-setting is a new and scary place. Without the support of family and friends, the chances for them dropping out or not finishing their college education grow. Recognizing that Latinos(as) make up a growing segment of the college-going population, higher education institutions and their leaders must not only recruit individuals from this demographic population, but must also work to help these students remain enrolled and guide them to graduation. Institutions must be able to provide a welcoming campus culture and environment as a means of fostering student success. Historically Black College and Universities (HBCUs), are credited with being a home away from home for many Black collegegoing students, and for providing educational opportunities that might not be accessible via other types of institutions. Today, some Latino(a) college students have chosen to enroll in these institutions seeking similar opportunity to grow and be successful. This doctoral study, using a narrative qualitative approach, examined the lived experiences of six Latino business students following their enrollment in one of the United States’ oldest HBCUs, first to understand what motivated them to enroll at such an institution, and second to understand the factors that helped them persist. Individual, semistructured interviews uncovered that proximity to family, cost, academic offerings, and available financial support all served as key factors for enrolling at the HBCU. In persisting, study participants lauded faculty for offering support, encouragement, and becoming an important component of students’ support network. Faculty, along with academic advisors, nonprofessional staff, and peer groups developed from classroom and student organization interactions, helped participants feel welcomed in the campus environment. Despite expressing positive opinions about the HBCU environment, participants acknowledged their own personal challenges in establishing themselves on campus, at times struggling with their academic and career choices. Without family members or pre-college peers to guide them, participants noted feeling alone early on in their college journey. Only after seeking out support or direction from others did they ultimately find their college footing. It is this lack of institutional engagement and guidance on student support resources that stood out amongst participant responses. Additionally, while ultimately finding acceptance on campus, some participants also noted making efforts to engage others rather than others engaging and reaching out to them. HBCUs must take steps to acknowledge and fully welcome their Latino(a) student populations. Institutional leaders must proactively gear services and communication efforts to consider this new demographic group’s needs and concerns. Only then will students and staff be more widely encouraged to extend the welcoming behavior and culture that HBCUs have long been lauded for. Keywords: Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Latino/a, retention, persistence, higher education, first-generation college students

Getting College Ready

Author : Julie Minikel-Lacocque
Publisher : Equity in Higher Education Theory, Policy, and Praxis
ISBN 13 : 9781433127656
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (276 download)

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Download or read book Getting College Ready written by Julie Minikel-Lacocque and published by Equity in Higher Education Theory, Policy, and Praxis. This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Getting College Ready: Latin@ Student Experiences of Race, Access, and Belonging at Predominantly White Universities challenges the way we conceive of college access, retention, and success for underrepresented students writ large. This book seamlessly combines the topics of college access and the transition to college for underrepresented students.

Latino Student Perceptions of College Experiences at Historically Black Colleges and Universities

Author : Darilis Garcia-McMillian
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (939 download)

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Book Synopsis Latino Student Perceptions of College Experiences at Historically Black Colleges and Universities by : Darilis Garcia-McMillian

Download or read book Latino Student Perceptions of College Experiences at Historically Black Colleges and Universities written by Darilis Garcia-McMillian and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Campus Counterspaces

Author : Micere Keels
Publisher : Cornell University Press
ISBN 13 : 1501746901
Total Pages : 286 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (17 download)

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Download or read book Campus Counterspaces written by Micere Keels and published by Cornell University Press. This book was released on 2020-01-15 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Frustrated with the flood of news articles and opinion pieces that were skeptical of minority students' "imagined" campus microaggressions, Micere Keels, a professor of comparative human development, set out to provide a detailed account of how racial-ethnic identity structures Black and Latinx students' college transition experiences. Tracking a cohort of more than five hundred Black and Latinx students since they enrolled at five historically white colleges and universities in the fall of 2013 Campus Counterspaces finds that these students were not asking to be protected from new ideas. Instead, they relished exposure to new ideas, wanted to be intellectually challenged, and wanted to grow. However, Keels argues, they were asking for access to counterspaces—safe spaces that enable radical growth. They wanted counterspaces where they could go beyond basic conversations about whether racism and discrimination still exist. They wanted time in counterspaces with likeminded others where they could simultaneously validate and challenge stereotypical representations of their marginalized identities and develop new counter narratives of those identities. In this critique of how universities have responded to the challenges these students face, Keels offers a way forward that goes beyond making diversity statements to taking diversity actions.

Diversity Distress

Author : Beverly M. Pratt
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (76 download)

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Download or read book Diversity Distress written by Beverly M. Pratt and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this study, I specify the reasons why racial minority undergraduate students choose to pursue higher education studies at historically White colleges/universities, despite the schools' potential for diversity controversies. Rather than looking at why students do not attend historically White institutions, I investigate what characteristics of both the educational institutions and the students contribute to students' decisions to stay at historically White institutions despite perceived hostile environments. I also examine students' experiences at historically White institutions, including attitudes toward diversity and any discrimination that they may experience. In doing so, this study adds a fresh yet central perspective to the complex issue of diversity: the opinions of students of color themselves. Doing so may lead to more positive answers and propositions for what administrations can do to increase the percentage of racial minority students. The study is a mixed-methods approach, including 17 semi-structured interviews with Latina/o students and a sample of 287 students who self-identify as racial minorities, including Latina/os, African Americans, and Asian Americans, at a historically White southern university. From these mixed-method results, the following themes were found: 1) The size of a hometown has a statistically significant effect on how often discrimination is experienced, 2) Self-identifying as Black has a statistically significant effect on how often discrimination is experienced, 3) Latina/o students choose to attend SCU because of university affordability, proximity to their home towns, and the university's academic reputation, 4) Latina/o students experience racial oppression at SCU because of the lack of campus diversity, direct racist acts toward themselves and friends, and they consider transferring to more diverse educational institutions, and 5) Latina/o students remain at SCU because they want to make a difference at the university for themselves and others, certain characteristics of the university are appealing, and because of professorial mentors.

Latino Access to Higher Education

Author : Martin Guevara Urbina
Publisher : Charles C Thomas Publisher
ISBN 13 : 0398090920
Total Pages : 285 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (98 download)

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Book Synopsis Latino Access to Higher Education by : Martin Guevara Urbina

Download or read book Latino Access to Higher Education written by Martin Guevara Urbina and published by Charles C Thomas Publisher. This book was released on 2015-10-01 with total page 285 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While the black and white racial experience has been delineated over the years, the ethnic realities of Latinos have received minimal attention. Therefore, with Latinos projected as the upcoming U.S. population majority, the central goal of this book is to document the Latino experience in the world of academia, focusing primarily, but not exclusively, on first-generation Latino students in higher education, delineating the dynamics of the educational journey, while situating their experiences within the ethnic community, the overall American society, and the international community. The text focuses on (1) ethnic realities including Latino student access to higher education, retention, graduation rates, and career success; (2) analysis of historic trends; (3) extensive review of prior empirical studies; (4) a holistic portrayal of education in the U.S.; (5) a qualitative study conducted in an institution of higher education in Texas, placing the stories of participating Latino students in theoretical context; (6) vivid documentation of historically entrenched racial ideologies in American education; (7) exploration of potential solutions to historical and contemporary barriers confronting Latino students; (8) development of a model of empowerment for Latino students; (9) information for the establishment of a balanced educational system; (10) accountability of higher education institutions; (11) review of revolutionizing education in the midst of current globalization; and (12) venturing into the future of Latino education in the overall American experience. Finally, the book seeks to examine not only America’s racism that is evident, but also the structural, cultural, and ideological forces that have influenced and continue to perpetuate the current educational situation for Latinos.

Inequity Amidst Progress

Author : Autumn A. Cunningham (Graduate student)
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (529 download)

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Download or read book Inequity Amidst Progress written by Autumn A. Cunningham (Graduate student) and published by . This book was released on 2022 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abstract: Sense of belonging has been a cornerstone of student success that has fascinated scholars and researchers for decades. As Black women begin to take up space in higher education, their lived experiences on college campuses have been the center of recent scholarly discourse. However, the vast majority of the research has only focused on Black women attending Predominately White institutions or Historically Black Universities and Colleges. Employing Black Feminist Thought, this basic qualitative study examined the lived experiences of Black women attending a federally designated Hispanic-serving institution and how those experiences informed their sense of belonging on campus. This research broadens the understanding of how Black women navigate the academic journey, underscores factors that preclude or advance a sense of belonging on an HSI campus and aimed to discover ways in which the institution disrupts or permits systemic inequities for Black female undergraduates. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 25 Black women who attended a federally designated Hispanic-serving institution. The findings of the study uncovered 3 predominate themes: (1) racism, (2) the outsider, and (3) the Strong Black Woman Schema. These themes demonstrated an overarching narrative that revealed Black women as silent, excluded, and isolated students with little Black representation on a campus that is perceived to be dismissive and passive about the Black female student population. This study stresses the importance of the development of dynamic, progressive, and equitable initiatives that build connection and belonging with an intersectional approach to intentionally support Black women. Additionally, this research provides compelling and operational recommendations for practice, policy, and future research specific to Hispanic-serving institutions can enhance the visibility of Black female undergraduates in spaces where they are historically silent and unseen.

A Longitudinal Study of Discrimination and Post-traumatic Stress Among Latina/o College Students

Author : Chu Hui Cha
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 254 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (1 download)

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Book Synopsis A Longitudinal Study of Discrimination and Post-traumatic Stress Among Latina/o College Students by : Chu Hui Cha

Download or read book A Longitudinal Study of Discrimination and Post-traumatic Stress Among Latina/o College Students written by Chu Hui Cha and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Perceived discrimination has been found to be a contributing factor to psychological symptoms among ethic/racial minority individuals. One obstacle in understanding the role of perceived discrimination is accounting for other types of traumatic experiences (e.g., disaster, assaults) that may contribute to posttraumatic stress symptoms. A gap in literature has been identified in how Latina/o emerging adults may be impacted by experiences of discrimination. This longitudinal study examined the pathway from discrimination to posttraumatic stress by surveying Latina/o students at large southwestern university twice over an approximately 4-month period. The study hypothesized that 1) discrimination at Time 1 would predict posttraumatic stress at Time 2, above and beyond the contributions of pre-existing trauma at both times; and 2) an increase in discrimination between the two times would predict posttraumatic stress at time 2., above and beyond the contributions of pre-existing trauma at both times. The results of hypothesis testing using multiple regressions indicated that discrimination was not significant predictor of posttraumatic stress, but change in discrimination over time was significant predictor of posttraumatic stress. The findings are consistent with other studies that have found that cultural variables may not be as relevant in the borderland region that in other regions (e.g., the northeast). The results of the second hypothesis were consistent with previous literature that found discrimination to be a significant predictor of posttraumatic stress. Future research is needed to better understand the pathway from discrimination to stress among Latina/o emerging adults.

The Social Net

Author : Yair Amichai-Hamburger
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 019963954X
Total Pages : 295 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (996 download)

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Download or read book The Social Net written by Yair Amichai-Hamburger and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2013-02-07 with total page 295 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How do people fall in love on the Internet? Why is cyberspace such a violent place? This volume answers these and many other questions, focusing on the psychological well-being of Internet users and the commercial benefits of understanding online behaviour.

Latino Student Experiences in Hispanic-serving Institutions

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 276 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (883 download)

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Download or read book Latino Student Experiences in Hispanic-serving Institutions written by and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The objective of this study was to examine how Latina/o students perceive and describe their experiences at a Hispanic-Serving Institution. The following research questions were addressed: 1. What does a large scale study of student experiences reveal about Latina/o experiences in HSIs? 2. How do Latina/o students attending an HSI describe their experiences? I used a mixed method design to examine Latina/o student perceptions of their experiences at Hispanic-Serving Institutions. I compared data from the 2012 National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) at Hispanic-Serving Institutions to the data from the 2012 administration of the NSSE at a large Hispanic-Serving Institution located in the Southwest United States. I then used a phenomenological approach in interviews with eight students attending the Hispanic-Serving Institution regarding their experiences and perceptions of diversity, campus climate, and faculty/student interactions. The data associated with this research suggest that seniors attending Southwest HSI scored significantly lower than seniors attending all Hispanic-Serving Institutions on four of five NSSE benchmarks. Interview data revealed students at this institution were highly engaged in educationally purposeful activities, yet, felt a disconnect from the institution as a whole. This research supports existing studies that suggest Latina/o students engage in a unique set of processes not described by Tinto's interactionalist theory. It also adds to existing research by showing where higher education institutions, and Hispanic-Serving Institutions in particular, should focus their efforts. Specifically, this study calls attention to the need for practitioners and educational leaders to offer authentic opportunities for students to engage with diversity and to build upon students' sources of home and academic support.

Exploring the Social and Academic Experiences of International Students in Higher Education Institutions

Author : Bista, Krishna
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 : 1466697504
Total Pages : 390 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (666 download)

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Download or read book Exploring the Social and Academic Experiences of International Students in Higher Education Institutions written by Bista, Krishna and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2016-02-26 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cross-cultural experiences in university settings have a significant impact on students’ lives by enriching the learning process and promoting cultural awareness and tolerance. While studying abroad offers students unique learning opportunities, educators must be able to effectively address the specific social and academic needs of multicultural learners. Exploring the Social and Academic Experiences of International Students in Higher Education Institutions is a pivotal reference source for the latest research on the issues surrounding study abroad students in culturally diverse educational environments. Featuring various perspectives from a global context on ensuring the educational, structural, and social needs of international students are met, this book is ideally designed for university faculty, researchers, graduate students, policy makers, and academicians working with transnational students.

Hispanic-Serving Institutions in American Higher Education

Author : Jesse Perez Mendez
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1000976998
Total Pages : 202 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (9 download)

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Book Synopsis Hispanic-Serving Institutions in American Higher Education by : Jesse Perez Mendez

Download or read book Hispanic-Serving Institutions in American Higher Education written by Jesse Perez Mendez and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2023-07-03 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the first book to exclusively address Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs), filling a major gap in both the research on these institutions and in our understanding of their approaches to learning and their role in supporting all students while focusing on Hispanic students. Born out of the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act of 1992 and are classified as such if their enrollment of Latino students account for a quarter of their undergraduate enrollment, the number of HSIs and their impact in higher education is growing. Today there are approximately 370 HSIs, 277 emerging HSIs, and their numbers are steadily increasing. Given the projected growth of the Latino population, and HSIs’ record of advancing the success for Hispanic students in STEM fields, as well as of graduating nearly a third of all Hispanic bachelor’s degree recipients, their work has important implications for higher education at large.Written by leading and rising scholars on HSIs, this book offers insight into the complexity of these institutions. It not only addresses historic policy origins, but also describes the experiences of various student populations served, faculty issues (i.e., governance, diversity, work/life experience, etc.), the impact of student affairs in advancing student development, and considers funding and philanthropy efforts. The book also critically examines challenges that many of these institutions face – disjointed mission statements regarding support of their Latino/a student populations, governance structures that support the status quo, and the financial incentive to achieve HSI designation that may not correlate with enhancing the climate for Latinos. This book touches on the many facets of HSIs, painting an organic mosaic of institutions in position to advance Latino postsecondary progress, both chronicling the contemporary challenges that these institutions face while also looking to their future.

Mi Voz, Mi Vida

Author : Andrew Garrod
Publisher : Cornell University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780801473869
Total Pages : 284 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (738 download)

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Download or read book Mi Voz, Mi Vida written by Andrew Garrod and published by Cornell University Press. This book was released on 2007-03-22 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Amid the flurry of debates about immigration, poverty, and education in the United States, the stories in Mi Voz, Mi Vida allow us to reflect on how young people who might be most affected by the results of these debates actually navigate through American society. The fifteen Latino college students who tell their stories in this book come from a variety of socioeconomic, regional, and family backgrounds-they are young men and women of Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, Dominican, Central American, and South American descent. Their insights are both balanced and frank, blending personal, anecdotal, political, and cultural viewpoints. Their engaging stories detail the students' personal struggles with issues such as identity and biculturalism, family dynamics, religion, poverty, stereotypes, and the value of education. Throughout, they provide insights into issues of racial identity in contemporary America among a minority population that is very much in the news. This book gives educators, students, and their families a clear view of the experience of Latino students adapting to a challenging educational environment and a cultural context-Dartmouth College-often very different from their childhood ones.

The Diversity Challenge

Author : James Sidanius
Publisher : Russell Sage Foundation
ISBN 13 : 1610447271
Total Pages : 458 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (14 download)

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Download or read book The Diversity Challenge written by James Sidanius and published by Russell Sage Foundation. This book was released on 2008-11-14 with total page 458 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: College campuses provide ideal natural settings for studying diversity: they allow us to see what happens when students of all different backgrounds sit side by side in classrooms, live together in residence halls, and interact in one social space. By opening a window onto the experiences and evolving identities of individuals in these exceptionally diverse environments, we can gain a better understanding of the possibilities and challenges we face as a multicultural nation. The Diversity Challenge—the largest and most comprehensive study to date on college campus diversity—synthesizes over five years' worth of research by an interdisciplinary team of experts to explore how a highly diverse environment and policies that promote cultural diversity affect social relations, identity formation, and a variety of racial and political attitudes. The result is a fascinating case study of the ways in which individuals grow and groups interact in a world where ethnic and racial difference is the norm. The authors of The Diversity Challenge followed 2,000 UCLA students for five years in order to see how diversity affects identities, attitudes, and group conflicts over time. They found that racial prejudice generally decreased with exposure to the ethnically diverse college environment. Students who were randomly assigned to roommates of a different ethnicity developed more favorable attitudes toward students of different backgrounds, and the same associations held for friendship and dating patterns. By contrast, students who interacted mainly with others of similar backgrounds were more likely to exhibit bias toward others and perceive discrimination against their group. Likewise, the authors found that involvement in ethnically segregated student organizations sharpened perceptions of discrimination and aggravated conflict between groups. The Diversity Challenge also reports compelling new evidence that a strong ethnic identity can coexist with a larger community identity: students from all ethnic groups were equally likely to identify themselves as a part of the broader UCLA community. Overall, the authors note that on many measures, the racial and political attitudes of the students were remarkably consistent throughout the five year study. But the transformations that did take place provide us with a wealth of information on how diversity affects individuals, groups, and the cohesion of a community. Theoretically informed and empirically grounded, The Diversity Challenge is an illuminating and provocative portrait of one of the most diverse college campuses in the nation. The story of multicultural UCLA has significant and far-reaching implications for our nation, as we face similar challenges—and opportunities—on a much larger scale.

Understanding the Impact of Perceived Discrimination Among Latino College Students: an Exploratory Investigation Utilizing Racial Identity Theory

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