Introduction The experiences of African American and Black students at predominantly white institutions of higher education in the U.S. have been well documented. More specifically, there is a plethora of research on the impacts of racial stereotypes and microaggressions on the overall college experience of Black students who attend these institutions (see e.g. Harper 2009, 2012, 2015; Hubain et al. 2016; Pérez Huber and Solórzano 2015; Solórzano, Ceja, and Yosso 2000). As the previous research…
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Racism is more than just black and white. It is every shade between the two. It is colorism: “the process that privileges light-skinned people of color over dark in areas such as income, education, housing, and the marriage market” (Hunter, 274). Colorism is similar to racism in the fact that it grants privileges and rights to one group and not another due to visual features and that it has been around since race was acknowledged. However, unlike racism, many do not even know what colorism is or…
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commitments that faculty of color have to endure. These include serving as an advisor or mentor to minority or international students, participating in diversity related committees, and other unequal service expectations that are not required of their White counterparts (p. 19). According to Padilla (1994), this cultural taxation is negatively impacting the experience of faculty of color, specifically, men of color as they are more often reached out to because of…
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Intro This piece reviews the available literature in relation to multicultural youth, and the application to youth work. It is important to consider this information to assist in achieving best practice when working with youths. This is important as a practitioner as we need to be aware of other practice methods. The literature includes peer-reviewed pieces contributing varied ideas, and the YACVic code of ethics which is the professional framework for youth work practice in Victoria. The piece starts…
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Social Work Practice Associations of whiteness with privilege are more immune to changes in the demographic makeup of the United States than are associations between whiteness and invisibility; if anything, the link between whiteness and privilege is more likely to be strengthened than weakened with an increase in the nonwhite population. Although the privileges associated with whiteness are often obvious to nonwhites (Roediger 1998), many whites themselves fail to see the connection between their…
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Literature Review Biracial Identity Development Model In the context of this literature review, the word "multiracial" involves individuals who identify with two or more racial identities. This broad definition includes those who identify as biracial, meaning they have heritage from two separate racial backgrounds. By categorizing biracial individuals within the broader framework of multiracial identity, this literature review acknowledges the diversity and complexity of racial identities. This inclusive…
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Dracup, K., Kennedy, G., Moser, D., Piano, M., Stevenson, L., & Young, J., 2000, pg. number for quote). Research literature is abundant on the subject of congestive heart failure, although, the literature is not as abundant on the subject of using the multidisciplinary action plan (MAP) with this disease in the hospital setting. The first research article by Ducharme, Doyon, White, Rouleau, and Brophy (date), found discussespresented the impact of care at a multidisciplinary congestive heart failure…
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were interned of whom 77,000 were American citizens placed in desolate concentration camps without charges, trial or evidence of disloyalty to the United States (Perea, Delgado, Harris, Wildman, 2001). Fast forward, 71 years later I had the privilege to submerge myself in the Japanese culture this year. This summer I attended the 58th Annual Japanese Ginza Holiday Festival located at the Midwest Buddhist Temple in Chicago. I know this sounds cliché and I’m a bit embarrassed to admit but I had…
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Chapter 17 Review: “The East Asian World” What are the characteristics the Emperor Kangxi believed a ruler should have? -show concern for the welfare of the people -practice diligence -protect the state from enemies -chose able advisors -balance between leniency and strictness; principle and expedience What are the three dynasties? Which are non-native? -Yuan (1250-1350) branch of the Mongols established by Kublai Khan -Ming (1369-1644) native Chinese founder…
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The complexity of interpreting the Constitution is reflected through different Supreme Court rulings regarding controversial issues. In Gratz v. Bollinger and Grutter v. Bollinger, the U.S. Supreme Court had to determine whether or not the use of race in higher education admissions decisions was constitutional. In June, 2003, the Supreme Court ruled on two major affirmative action cases involving the University of Michigan’s admissions policies. Two petitioners claimed they were denied admission…
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