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Community Cultural Wealth In Latinx Applicants To Nationally Prestigious Awards, Susy Gomez
Community Cultural Wealth In Latinx Applicants To Nationally Prestigious Awards, Susy Gomez
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The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of Latinx applicants to nationally prestigious awards that have an international component. Students from minoritized backgrounds are underrepresented in these awards (Gerz-Escandon, 2017; Brownstein, 2001; Pinto-Alicea, 2001). While research suggests that Latinx students often lack the resources, backgrounds, or preparation to excel in higher education (Gandara, 2017; Salas, 2016; Trevino & DeFreitas, 2014; Bastedo & Jaquette, 2011), community cultural wealth (Yosso, 2005) highlights less traditional types of capital that minority students bring to higher education.
Using narrative analysis, I examined the application stories of nine Latinx students who had applied …