Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®
- Discipline
-
- Race, Ethnicity and Post-Colonial Studies (62)
- Chicana/o Studies (61)
- Latina/o Studies (41)
- History (6)
- Social and Behavioral Sciences (6)
-
- Art and Design (5)
- Philosophy (5)
- Creative Writing (4)
- English Language and Literature (4)
- Anthropology (2)
- Composition (2)
- Cultural History (2)
- Digital Humanities (2)
- European History (2)
- Fiction (2)
- Literature in English, North America (2)
- Music (2)
- Other History (2)
- Poetry (2)
- Technical and Professional Writing (2)
- United States History (2)
- Aesthetics (1)
- African American Studies (1)
- American Literature (1)
- American Politics (1)
- American Studies (1)
- Ancient History, Greek and Roman through Late Antiquity (1)
- Ancient, Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque Art and Architecture (1)
- Archaeological Anthropology (1)
- Keyword
-
- Education (9)
- Latinos (7)
- Barriers (4)
- Latinx (4)
- Chicana/o (3)
-
- Higher education (3)
- History (3)
- Latina/o (3)
- College (2)
- Culture (2)
- Discrimination (2)
- Diversity (2)
- Dropout (2)
- Economy (2)
- Equality (2)
- Hispanic Serving Institutions (2)
- Immigration (2)
- Latino/a (2)
- Military (2)
- Misrepresentation (2)
- Phenomenology (2)
- Racism (2)
- Retention (2)
- STEM (2)
- Stereotype (2)
- Stereotypes (2)
- Students (2)
- Underrepresentation (2)
- 17th/18th Century Philosophy (1)
- 1900 - 1999 (1)
- Publication Year
Articles 31 - 60 of 92
Full-Text Articles in Arts and Humanities
Latino/A Presence In Media, Keiton A. Klein
Latino/A Presence In Media, Keiton A. Klein
2018 Symposium
In the United States, the Latino/a population is very poorly represented in the media by being both misrepresented and underrepresented in all forms of media including: newspapers, television news, and movies. When and where there is representation, it typically is a negative portrayal of a Latino character or story. This passive racism assigns these people a negative connotation regarding their ethnicity and as a result, it has a destructive effect on their population. Through the use of scholarly articles and documentations, research will show how these stereotypical portrayals negatively impacted Latino lives. The misrepresentation of Latina/os in mainstream media is …
False Stereotypes, Jordan Everard
False Stereotypes, Jordan Everard
2018 Symposium
Despite the Latinx community being misrepresented in mainstream American media, countless Latinx individuals have accomplished prestigious milestones throughout history in America. The stereotypical notions that have formed over the years towards Latina/o’s are both insulting and undermining. Common traits that these stereotypes follow often include the idea that Latinx people are poor, uneducated, violent and unsuccessful. My intent is to discuss self and societal impacts of these stereotypes and to nullify these negative stereotypes toward Latinx individuals by identifying positive traits that outstanding Latinx citizens possess, along with important positive impacts the Latinx community has made in American society. Through …
Latino Stereotypes In Television, Michael Haynes
Latino Stereotypes In Television, Michael Haynes
2018 Symposium
As we’ve seen numerous examples of in English television shows, Latinos and Latinas often are portrayed in ways that are consistent with stereotypes. Latino men are often portrayed as violent criminals or gangbangers who are bad to women and Latina women are often portrayed as being very sexual often having roles as prostitutes and things of that nature as well as being very loud mouthed and obnoxious. The purpose of this research paper is to expose how Latinos are almost never portrayed as mainstream characters, often being portrayed as sidekicks or lowlifes. This paper will also seek to expose how …
Racism And The Latino Identity In America, 1910-1970, Cooper J. Smith
Racism And The Latino Identity In America, 1910-1970, Cooper J. Smith
2018 Symposium
Beginning in the early 1900s and continuing today, there has been mass immigration by Mexicans and other Latin-Americans to the United States, and this has caused a great deal of strife between local Americans and these immigrants. There has been much discrimination on the part of Anglo Americans towards Latinos, claiming the loss of jobs and opportunity, and the increase in a threatening community. The identity of these immigrants has changed significantly over the course of the past century, largely due to the racism they have encountered. This research paper uses peer reviewed journals and scholarly articles to analyze how …
Chicanos: An Equal Opportunity For Higher Education, Cecilia Zamora
Chicanos: An Equal Opportunity For Higher Education, Cecilia Zamora
2018 Symposium
Latinos are the most rapidly growing population group in the Unites States and now account for the Nation’s largest minority group. This creates a significant opportunity to move forward and grow into more than a typical stereotype. This paper will explore ways to ensure that Latinos can advance and work for the jobs that will lead the U.S. into the 21st century. The U.S. Census Bureau states that 17.8% of Latinos in 2016 graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree or Higher compared to Whites at 61.3%. The percentage of Latino students graduating from college of higher education is surprisingly low. Latinos …
Latinos In The United States Military: World War Ii, Brianna R. Lasso
Latinos In The United States Military: World War Ii, Brianna R. Lasso
2018 Symposium
The reason for writing this research paper is to inform the audience and present them with a new understanding of Latinos in the United States military, during World War II. This research project brings to light the positive and negative experiences for Latinos who served their country during this period in history. It also recognizes the achievements and heroic acts of several Latinos during World War II, and explores the various roles that they played, and contributions that they made for the war effort. The method of research used for this study primarily consists of scholarly journals, books, and documentaries. …
Challenges And Motivations Experienced By 1st Generation Latina/O Students In Higher Education, Ereisa G. Morales
Challenges And Motivations Experienced By 1st Generation Latina/O Students In Higher Education, Ereisa G. Morales
2018 Symposium
As of 2014, Latinx have accounted for more than half of the United States population. Additionally, the number of Latinx students pursuing higher education is increasing across the country, yet these students have also shown to be the highest in not completing their degrees. Currently, there is much research on the challenges that Latinx first-generation students face in pursuing higher education but limited on the motivation to pursue and stay in college. This work explores what keeps Latinx driven to continue their education despite the challenges experienced. Factors such as college knowledge and adjustment to college will be addressed in …
The Effect Of Chicanx Studies In High School Graduation Rates, Angelica Garcia-Macias
The Effect Of Chicanx Studies In High School Graduation Rates, Angelica Garcia-Macias
2018 Symposium
Chicanx students have a relatively lower high school graduation rate in the United States than other ethnic groups. This study assesses Arizona’s civic curriculum to determine the inclusivity of Latinx social movements that have influenced high school graduation rates. Additionally, Arizona has had ethnic studies within the Tucson school district for various years, since the 1990s. The study will compare graduation rates among Latinx student, through resources provided by ethnic studies. The Latinx Critical Race Theory is used to explain the findings and the works of ethnic studies on the Latinx population. The method of analysis for this study includes …
Dropout Rate Among Chicano And Latino Immigrant High School Students, Emma Smith
Dropout Rate Among Chicano And Latino Immigrant High School Students, Emma Smith
2018 Symposium
This paper will discuss the dropout rate among Chicanx immigrant high school students in the U.S. This study will exhibit a much higher percentage of Latinx dropouts compared to any other ethnic group in America from 2003 to 2015. There will be specific factors identified as to why this is true, among them, language barriers, the age at which the child first immigrated, and their prior schooling. Additionally, this work explores what can be done to reduce the dropout rates. With the help of scholarly articles, reviews and data analysis, this paper will demonstrate the problems that foreign born Latinx …
Deconstructing Colonization In The Classroom, Claire Israel
Deconstructing Colonization In The Classroom, Claire Israel
2018 Symposium
Many argue that the neocolonial culture that permeates the American public-school system directly leads to the disengagement of Latina/o students. In my research, I aim to unpack each element of this assertion. Though there is still a lot of work to do, many school districts and state public education authorities have introduced various innovative ethnic studies programs into their curriculums in attempts to diversify the content and reengage the Latina/o students in the public education system today. In the last 18 years, the national dropout rate of Latina/o students has dropped by almost half. By way of interviews and critical …
Latino-Owned Business’S: The Future Of The Us Economy, Jeffrey R. Styborski
Latino-Owned Business’S: The Future Of The Us Economy, Jeffrey R. Styborski
2018 Symposium
In recent years the United States has witnessed an unprecedented rate of growth in the number of Latino-Owned Business’s, LOB’s, which has dramatically boosted the US Economy. However, while the number of LOB’s has increased, the sizes of these individual businesses hasn’t, growing at a rate that’s half the national average and leaving trillions of dollars and countless jobs out of reach. In search for a solution, this research bases its information in a variety of sources including government agencies and partnerships between higher education and the LOB community, among them Stanford University and the Latino Business Action Network. Through …
A Failing System, Tyler Gedney
A Failing System, Tyler Gedney
2018 Symposium
The purpose of this research is to discover the underlying issues that Chicano children have in the American education system. The idea is to emphasis the importance of a good educational backing for all students, giving an equal opportunity to students of all ethnicity. The research will look at the work of Barbara Schhneider, Sylvia Martinez, and Ann Ownes and the idea of economic and social resource disadvantages that Mexican Americans have. This paper will also look at how the home language of immigrant parents affects the learning of adolescence in the American school system. In addition, the research will …
Latinos: Breaking The Barrier Of College Education Completion, Wendolyn J. Martinez
Latinos: Breaking The Barrier Of College Education Completion, Wendolyn J. Martinez
2018 Symposium
After being met with disadvantage for years Latinos have begun to break away from stereotypes and reaching new highs in college enrollment as the group experiences reduced high school dropout rates. Despite the high rate of Latino college enrollment, low completion rates of bachelor’s and associate degree programs persist. The goal of this project is to identify the barriers Latinos experience while attending higher education, prompting them to drop out and suggest solutions to these problems. Through the analysis of data from scholarly sources and the U.S Census Bureau, conclusions are drawn on the reasons Latinos have such a low …
The Link Between Latinx And American Music, Koby T. Sonnabend
The Link Between Latinx And American Music, Koby T. Sonnabend
2018 Symposium
Music is something that is constantly changing along with its listeners. What is unique about music is the affects it can have on communities and specific groups of people while in return, those people change the future music that will be released in the future. As the Latino population grows in the U.S., the impact felt by the culture follows suit. Latinx musical elements are becoming an integrated part of American popular music which coincides with the increasing presence of Latinos in America. This paper will describe the traits present in Latino music and relate them to developing traits in …
Standardized Test And The Impact On Latino Students, Jose A. Hernandez
Standardized Test And The Impact On Latino Students, Jose A. Hernandez
2018 Symposium
This research reports on what Standardized Test are telling us about the type of education students of color are receiving and how it impacts them and the schools they attend. The method of analysis for this research relies on multiple peer reviewed articles and journals to draw conclusions on the impact of standardized testing. Upon examining the data, it has become clear that standardized testing indicate students of color are not getting the quality of education that their white counter parts are receiving. Standardized testing has clearly shown the education gap which has minimized future educational opportunities due to the …
Obstacles That Latinx/Chicanx Encounter While Getting Into The Medical Field, Shreya Patel
Obstacles That Latinx/Chicanx Encounter While Getting Into The Medical Field, Shreya Patel
2018 Symposium
This research paper informs the audience and presents them with an understanding of Chicanos/Latino education obstacles that are in their way of getting jobs in the medical field. Among these challenges include poverty rates, language barriers and discrimination. This paper discusses the potential opportunities and benefits of Chicano students entering the medical profession. My study assess the current state of Chicano’s in the medical profession and how they can shape their future. This study relies on scholarly sources and peer review journals as the method of analysis from which its conclusions are drawn.
Latino Communities And The Health System, Savanna Stockman
Latino Communities And The Health System, Savanna Stockman
2018 Symposium
This research project is to give an insight into the relationship between Latinos in both careers and lifestyle. There are thousands of graduates each year into the medical field; yet the percentage of those of Latino descent is below average. This research paper will show the involvement of Latino communities within the medical field. The reasons why the percentage of those in the field is lower than that of any other ethnicity. Surveys of Latino culture would suggest that many feel that the Healthcare system doesn’t satisfy their needs and institution rates of Latino medical graduates is significantly lower. This …
Why Are Higher Education Institutions Failing Latinx Students In Helping Them Obtain A College Degree?, Adrianna Amarillas
Why Are Higher Education Institutions Failing Latinx Students In Helping Them Obtain A College Degree?, Adrianna Amarillas
2018 Symposium
Latina/o’s represent the largest college going minority in America, yet only 15 out of 100 students will graduate a 4-year institution (Castellanos & Gloria 2007). Latina/o’s have been identified as the minority in the United States but now represent the majority of the minority. With the demand for higher education and degrees, this study explores whether or not higher education institutions in the U.S are fully prepared for the increase of diversity. Being the second largest ethnic group, this work attempts to identify addressing possible barriers that make it harder for students, specifically Latino students achieve higher education. Barriers such …
Latinos Within Criminal Justice: Lawyers, Jared Ortiz
Latinos Within Criminal Justice: Lawyers, Jared Ortiz
2018 Symposium
The United States has an increasing number of Latinos coming into the country, but Latinos seem to remain under represented in the field of Criminal Justice. According to the Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA), the United States Latino population is 18 percent. Meanwhile, Latinos make up less than 2 percent of all lawyers in the United States. Does that mean Latinos are not becoming lawyers due to the high price of law school and/or discrimination? After researching sources such as NBC News, the ABA Journal, Equal Rights Advocates, and the Latin American Law Student Association (LALSA), Latinos have the opportunity …
The Causes Of Underrepresentation Of Latin@S In Computer Science And Stem Fields, Casey Cahill
The Causes Of Underrepresentation Of Latin@S In Computer Science And Stem Fields, Casey Cahill
2018 Symposium
The purpose for writing this research paper is to inform readers and give them a new perspective on the low population of Latin@s in computer science and other STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) related fields. This research project shows the underrepresentation of Latin@s in high tech jobs, and some of the possible causes behind this phenomenon. This paper will look toward the statistics showing that there is an absence of Latin@s in computer science and STEM across the nation, and through those statistics attempt to give the reader a comprehensive understanding of the current situation in the computer science and …
Latinos In Higher Education, Teala Frazier
Latinos In Higher Education, Teala Frazier
2018 Symposium
In the United States the population of Latinos is disproportionately underrepresented in higher education and completing a degree. The percentage of high school age Latinos have a disproportionate dropout rate compared to other populations and as a result do not pursue further education. This study will examine whether the dropout rate in the United States since 2000 is the primary reason for the lower representation in college or if there are other factors including socioeconomic or cultural. Sources used to study this issue include newspaper, PEW research, U.S. census data, and scholarly articles. The research presented in this paper will …
Family, Carolyn Darjany
Family, Carolyn Darjany
2017 Symposium
In 1993 I married my high school sweetheart and we began adding to our family with our first child a couple of years later. Over the last 22 years, our 4 children are amazingly different from one another and from ourselves. Yet, with all those differences, similarities abound. We share mannerisms, memories, experiences, habits, personalities, and physical traits. This short series explores family. Our ‘sameness’ makes us comfortable with one another while our diversity of personalities refreshes our senses and offers surprise – and sometimes, conflict. We are a fabric tightly woven together whether we like it or not.
Current Issues And Developments In Psychology With Regards To Latina/O Americans, Rachel Giddings
Current Issues And Developments In Psychology With Regards To Latina/O Americans, Rachel Giddings
2016 Symposium
Past research has shown that the Chicano/Latino community experience mental illness differently than other populations, and they are largely underserved by mental health professionals. This work explores the underrepresentation of culturally diverse individuals seeking and utilizing psychological services due to the lack of cultural sensitivity of therapists; cynicism by mental health professionals, and an outlook that therapy can be used as an oppressive tool by those in power (Sue & Sue, 1999). In short, there is much apprehension towards traditional therapeutic and intervention models in which most therapists have been educated on are based on and designed to meet the …
The American Dream: Equality In Education, Alexandra Romjue
The American Dream: Equality In Education, Alexandra Romjue
2016 Symposium
The “American Dream” of acquiring a college education is not a realistic goal for every citizen in the United States. Today a college education is becoming a necessity and Latino citizens are not provided with the same opportunities that Caucasian students are. This study looks at the college education gap among Latina/os and compares the college graduation rates between Latinos and Caucasians. Using peer review sources, the study assesses the impact of this education gap on job opportunities, wages and overall earning potential and quality of life among Latina/os and Caucasians. Finally, this work aims to raise awareness among uninformed …
The Necessity Of Minority Ethnic Studies In The American Education Curriculum, Destiny L. Vaught
The Necessity Of Minority Ethnic Studies In The American Education Curriculum, Destiny L. Vaught
2016 Symposium
From the very start of the educational career students are rarely exposed to the history, culture, and contributions of other ethnic groups that tie together the American way of life, past and present. Not until individuals reach higher education, are they introduced to studies that are designed specifically to enlighten the student’s knowledge of minorities and other ethnicities in the United States. In this study, I used peer review sources to highlight the advantages of schools that teach ethnic studies classes and the importance of understanding different groups of people at an earlier stage in a student’s life. The study …
Undocumented Immigrants And The Constitutional Rights Of Their U.S. Born Children, Jennifer Rogers
Undocumented Immigrants And The Constitutional Rights Of Their U.S. Born Children, Jennifer Rogers
2016 Symposium
In this essay I will discuss language of the 14th Amendment, which grants automatic citizenship to every child born on US soil, regardless of the immigration status of their parents. These children have been typecast by the media as “anchor” babies. Through primary documents and peer review journals, this paper will show the nature of what it's like to be a child of an undocumented immigrant and the rights they have. The funding for these children with undocumented parents has been widely disputed and will discuss in-depth about what type of services the U.S. is responsible for. With the upcoming …
The Lack Of Diversity Among Sign Language Interpreters Presents Major Challenges For The Health Care Industry Serving The Chicana/O Community, Christina Gutierrez
The Lack Of Diversity Among Sign Language Interpreters Presents Major Challenges For The Health Care Industry Serving The Chicana/O Community, Christina Gutierrez
2016 Symposium
This paper focuses on Chicana/os who are hearing impaired and the struggles they face. This research project will address the different styles of sign language and different kinds and levels of hearing loss. Using peer review sources I provide statistics on the number of Chicana/os in the United States with hearing disabilities and narrow it down to the number of Deaf Chicana/os in Washington state. In this paper I will address the additional challenges faced by deaf Chicana/os as they attempt to communicate with their families who only speak Spanish; most of the time a sibling is compelled to learn …
Latina/O Education And Its Effects On Overall Job Success, Megan Lee
Latina/O Education And Its Effects On Overall Job Success, Megan Lee
2016 Symposium
Young Hispanics today struggle with the American education system, especially those that are foreign-born. This is because Latina/o immigrants are part of an education system that is inadequate to meet their educational needs. A common problem immigrant’s face in the classroom is their inability to communicate. Also, teachers are not trained to communicate effectively with their student populations. For example, according to the National Education Association only 2.5% of teachers who instruct bilingual students have a degree in ESL-bilingual education. This can be a factor for which Latina/o immigrants score lower on standardized tests and the shortcomings associated with an …
Immigrants In The U.S. Labor Market, Samantha Zontek
Immigrants In The U.S. Labor Market, Samantha Zontek
2016 Symposium
This study focuses on the labor market and Mexican-Americans in the United States. I use peer reviewed sources to fully examine and determine the fairness of labor laws protecting this population. Additionally, the study provides an in depth analysis of unfair labor practices and a comparison of the types of jobs and location in the United States affecting the Mexican-American population in the labor market. My intended audience are those unaware of unfair labor practices who want labor wages to be fair for every working citizen in the U.S., and not be discriminated based on ethnicity/race. My research findings will …
Defining America: Chicano/Latino Influence, Hope Jackson-Doney
Defining America: Chicano/Latino Influence, Hope Jackson-Doney
2016 Symposium
With the 2016 Presidential Elections, immigration has become a hot topic of discussion among the presidential candidates as they debate what actions to take with respect to undocumented population residing in the United States. This study examines the ways in which Latina/os and immigrants have defined and redefined the American culture. Using peer review academic sources, this work explores the cultural development of Latina/os in the United States and how this group constitutes a critical foundation of American society. This works illustrates how the United States is known as the melting pot of cultures for many generations and Latina/o immigrants …