Different Experiences and Perceptions of Campus Climate Among Minority Students at a Predominantly White Institution

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Author(s): Lucila Telles Rudge (University of Montana, USA)
Copyright: 2017
Pages: 17
Source title: Discrimination and Diversity: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Information Resources Management Association (USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-1933-1.ch058

Keywords: Gender & Diversity / Information Science Reference / Medicine & Healthcare / Sociology

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This study examines the differences in experiences and perceptions of campus climate of 38 minority students enrolled in a predominantly White institution (PWI). The study included six focus group sessions, each designated for a specific minority group – African American students, Native American students, gender and sexually diverse students, students with disabilities, Latino-Hispanic students, and International students. About half of the participants reported negative experiences with racism and discrimination on campus whereas the other half reported exactly the opposite. Attribution to discrimination theory was used as a lens to closely analyze participants' discourse.

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