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Race And Socioeconomic Status Differences In Study Abroad Participation: The Role Of Habitus, Social Networks, And Cultural Capital, Jennifer Renee Simon, James W. Ainsworth
Race And Socioeconomic Status Differences In Study Abroad Participation: The Role Of Habitus, Social Networks, And Cultural Capital, Jennifer Renee Simon, James W. Ainsworth
Sociology Faculty Publications
This study examines how race and socioeconomic status contribute to disparities in study abroad participation. Our mixed methods approach provides a broad overview of the selection process into study abroad using national data. It also provides a nuanced understanding of the mechanisms that perpetuate inequality among Black and lower class students. Both quantitative and qualitative results show that students’ habits, social networks, and cultural capital shape their study abroad experiences. We find that students with a positive predisposition toward internationalization (having foreign-born parents and/or experiencing different cultures overseas) were more likely to study abroad.Whites and high socioeconomic status students were …
Does Race And National Origin Influence The Hourly Wages That Latino Males Receive?, Clara E. Rodriguez, Grigoris Argeros, Michael Hajime Miyawaki
Does Race And National Origin Influence The Hourly Wages That Latino Males Receive?, Clara E. Rodriguez, Grigoris Argeros, Michael Hajime Miyawaki
Sociology Faculty Publications
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