Low Income Students And The Perpetuation Of Inequality

Author : Gary A. Berg
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2016-05-13
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781317103158

Get Book

Low-Income Students and the Perpetuation of Inequality by Gary A. Berg Pdf

Drawing upon quantitative data gathered from the U.S. Census and U.S. Department of Education, as well as interviews with students from a variety of socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds, Low-Income Students and the Perpetuation of Inequality examines the question of who really benefits from public higher education. It engages with questions of social capital, opportunity, funding and access to education, presenting a rich discussion of social mobility, the value of college education and the impact of education upon the redistribution of income. A thorough exploration of the real impact of college on American society, this volume will appeal to social scientists with interests in education, social capital, social stratification, class and social mobility.

Author : National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine,Health and Medicine Division,Board on Population Health and Public Health Practice,Committee on Community-Based Solutions to Promote Health Equity in the United States
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 583 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2017-04-27
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780309452960

Get Book

Communities in Action by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine,Health and Medicine Division,Board on Population Health and Public Health Practice,Committee on Community-Based Solutions to Promote Health Equity in the United States Pdf

In the United States, some populations suffer from far greater disparities in health than others. Those disparities are caused not only by fundamental differences in health status across segments of the population, but also because of inequities in factors that impact health status, so-called determinants of health. Only part of an individual's health status depends on his or her behavior and choice; community-wide problems like poverty, unemployment, poor education, inadequate housing, poor public transportation, interpersonal violence, and decaying neighborhoods also contribute to health inequities, as well as the historic and ongoing interplay of structures, policies, and norms that shape lives. When these factors are not optimal in a community, it does not mean they are intractable: such inequities can be mitigated by social policies that can shape health in powerful ways. Communities in Action: Pathways to Health Equity seeks to delineate the causes of and the solutions to health inequities in the United States. This report focuses on what communities can do to promote health equity, what actions are needed by the many and varied stakeholders that are part of communities or support them, as well as the root causes and structural barriers that need to be overcome.

Author : Stacy Dickert-Conlin,Ross Rubenstien
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2007-06-21
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UOM:39015064986139

Get Book

Economic Inequality and Higher Education by Stacy Dickert-Conlin,Ross Rubenstien Pdf

This book addresses the premise that students from less economically privileged families face considerable barriers to entering and completing college; that without access and persistance, higher education does not necessarily mean success for lower-income individuals and does not spur greater economic opportunity and mobility nor reduce existing gaps between the "haves" and the "have nots."

Author : Laura M. Harrison,Monica Hatfield Price
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2017-02-24
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781317210665

Get Book

Interrupting Class Inequality in Higher Education by Laura M. Harrison,Monica Hatfield Price Pdf

Interrupting Class Inequality in Higher Education explores why socioeconomic inequality persists in higher education despite widespread knowledge of the problem. Through a critical analysis of the current leadership practices and policy narratives that perpetuate socioeconomic inequality, this book outlines the trends that negatively impact low- and middle-income students and offers effective tools for creating a more equitable future for higher education. By taking a solution-focused approach, this book will help higher education students, leaders, and policy makers move from despair and inertia to hope and action.

Author : Flockhart, Tyler Ross,Reiter, Abigail,Hassett, Matthew R.
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 350 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2022-05-27
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781668441305

Get Book

The Reproduction and Maintenance of Inequalities in Interpersonal Relationships by Flockhart, Tyler Ross,Reiter, Abigail,Hassett, Matthew R. Pdf

Contemporary racism, sexism, and heterosexism increasingly rely on less overt forms of discrimination that preserve, protect, and mask the power of the dominant group. This creates all manner of issues for people of color, women, and LGBTQ+ folks who must navigate a culture that increasingly sees discrimination and inequality as less severe or less pervasive than it was in the past. Indeed, despite the multitude of legal, social, and political advances made by these groups, inequality continues to persist, but often in a more subtle, covert, and invisible manner. The Reproduction and Maintenance of Inequalities in Interpersonal Relationships discusses the subtle ways racism, sexism, homophobia, and heterosexism persist in an era where many believe such inequalities are in the past and provides a comprehensive understanding of what inequality looks like in the contemporary world. Furthermore, the book examines how this inequality is reproduced in our everyday relationships. Covering topics such as discrimination and workplace relationships, this reference work is ideal for sociologists, psychologists, human resource professionals, academicians, scholars, researchers, practitioners, instructors, and students.

Author : Derek V. Price
Publisher : Lynne Rienner Publishers
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Education
ISBN : 1588262162

Get Book

Borrowing Inequality by Derek V. Price Pdf

"Price concludes with provocative proposals for aid policies that would expand the range of college and career choices for students - policies that would in fact support the role of higher education as a vehicle for individual opportunity and social change."--BOOK JACKET.

Author : Barrett J. Taylor,Brendan Cantwell
Publisher : Rutgers University Press
Page : 217 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2019-05-03
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780813593517

Get Book

Unequal Higher Education by Barrett J. Taylor,Brendan Cantwell Pdf

American higher education is often understood as a vehicle for social advancement. However, the institutions at which students enroll differ widely from one another. Some enjoy tremendous endowment savings and/or collect resources via research, which then offsets the funds that students contribute. Other institutions rely heavily on student tuition payments. These schools may struggle to remain solvent, and their students often bear the lion’s share of educational costs. Unequal Higher Education identifies and explains the sources of stratification that differentiate colleges and universities in the United States. Barrett J. Taylor and Brendan Cantwell use quantitative analysis to map the contours of this system. They then explain the mechanisms that sustain it and illustrate the ways in which rising institutional inequality has limited individual opportunity, especially for students of color and low-income individuals.

Author : Torry, Malcolm
Publisher : Policy Press
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2018-05-09
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781447343189

Get Book

Why We Need a Citizen’s Basic Income by Torry, Malcolm Pdf

In the five years since Money for Everyone was published the idea of a Citizen’s Basic Income has rocketed in interest to an idea whose time has come. In moving the debate on from the desirability of a basic income this fully updated and revised edition now includes comprehensive discussions on feasibility and implementation. Using the consultation undertaken by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales as a basis, Torry examines a number of implementation methods for Citizen’s Basic Income and considers the cost implications. Including real-life examples from the UK, and data from case studies and pilots in Alaska, Namibia, India, Iran and elsewhere, this is the essential research-based introduction to the Citizen’s Basic Income.

Author : Adrianna Kezar
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2010-09-13
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781136968143

Get Book

Recognizing and Serving Low-Income Students in Higher Education by Adrianna Kezar Pdf

Written for administrators, faculty, and staff in Higher Education who are working with low income and first-generation college students, Recognizing and Serving Low-Income Students in Higher Education uncovers organizational biases that prevent post-secondary institutions from adequately serving these students. This volume offers practical guidance for adopting new or revised policies and practices that have the potential to help these students thrive. This contributed volume is based on empirical studies that specifically examine the policies and practices of postsecondary institutions in the United States, England, and Canada. The contributing authors argue that discussions of diversity will be enriched by a better understanding of how institutional policies and practices affect low-income students. Unlike most studies on this topic, this volume focuses on institutional rather than federal, state and public policy. Institutional policies and practices have been largely ignored and this volume lifts the veil on processes that have remained hidden.

Author : Ronald E. E. Hallett,Adrianna Kezar,Joseph A. A. Kitchen,Rosemary J. J. Perez
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 159 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2023-10-23
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781000982664

Get Book

Creating a Campus-Wide Culture of Student Success by Ronald E. E. Hallett,Adrianna Kezar,Joseph A. A. Kitchen,Rosemary J. J. Perez Pdf

Offering a new approach to institutional practices, this book describes evidence-based strategies to create a campus culture conducive to truly supporting all students. We are at a critical crossroads in higher education, where large numbers of low-income, racially minoritized, and first-generation college students – referred to in this book as "at-promise students" – are attending college in greater numbers than ever, yet access has not translated to significantly improved retention and graduation rates. This book, therefore, proposes a realignment of existing initiatives to create campus-wide support through a new model of coordination. The ideas presented in this book are the culmination of one of the largest studies of comprehensive college support programs for at-promise students. Chapters include illustrations of the key concepts and promising practices of the Promoting At-promise Student Success (PASS) Project, as well as guiding questions that can be used to facilitate conversations on campus. In this helpful resource, the authors address how student supports are delivered in validating ways, rather than focusing solely on what supports are offered, as has typically been the way institutions address the issues that at-promise students face. This book is intended to provide guidance and support to educators who want to be a part of changing how higher education supports at-promise students toward increased equity.

Author : Patricia Cayo Sexton
Publisher : New York : Viking Press
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 1961
Category : Education
ISBN : 0670001686

Get Book

Education and Income by Patricia Cayo Sexton Pdf

Author : Andrea Grove,Gary A. Berg
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 249 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2014-02-13
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783642452758

Get Book

Social Business by Andrea Grove,Gary A. Berg Pdf

Conceptualized and put into practice by Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient Dr. Muhammad Yunus, social businesses work to address social ills such as poverty, lack of health care, gaps in education and environmental challenges. This book explores the ideation, practice and evaluation of the concept of social business. Not just theoretical foundations but several case studies of social businesses around the world and state-of-the-art assessment of the issues that arise in the planning, marketing and evaluation of social businesses, are featured in this book. This cutting-edge collection of articles, presented by the California Institute for Social Business (CISB) in collaboration with Professor Yunus, is one of the first comprehensive collections of theory and research on the emerging field of social business. The diverse group of authors come from around the world and from various disciplinary backgrounds, representing the leading academic experts on social business phenomena.

Author : Gary A. Berg
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 151 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2019-11-28
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781475853636

Get Book

The Rise of Women in Higher Education by Gary A. Berg Pdf

The story of the American university in the past half century is about the rise of women in participation as students, faculty members, college athletes, and in subsequently changing the overall university culture for the better. Now almost sixty percent of the overall college student population in America is female, and still growing. By the year 2000, women surpassed men worldwide in attendance at higher education institutions. At the same time, after years of a disproportionate dominant male professoriate, female faculty members are now becoming the majority of university professors. While top university presidents are still largely male, women have achieved real gains in the overall administrative ranks and trustee positions. In all areas of the university disparities still exist in terms of compensation and balance in key areas of the academy, but the overall positive trend is clear. Few to this date have recognized and chronicled this extraordinary change in college education—one of society’s fundamental and influential institutions. For universities the test for the future is to make the changes needed in broad areas within higher education from financial aid to curriculum, student activities, and overall campus culture in order to better foster a newly empowered majority of women students.

Author : William G. Tierney
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2015-11-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781421417691

Get Book

Rethinking Education and Poverty by William G. Tierney Pdf

Although there is no simple solution to inequality, this book makes clear that education offers numerous exciting possibilities for progress.

Author : Talita M. L. Calitz
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 339 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2018-08-06
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781351800464

Get Book

Enhancing the Freedom to Flourish in Higher Education by Talita M. L. Calitz Pdf

Persistent educational, economic and social inequalities perpetuate unequal participation in higher education for a significant number of students in both developing and developed contexts, offering these students fewer opportunities to convert academic resources into equal participation. Enhancing the Freedom to Flourish in Higher Education explores the insight that student narratives can offer to the debate surrounding the complex reasons of why some students flourish at university while others are marginalised socially and academically. Proposing a new model of equal participation that draws not only on international comparisons, but is also embedded in the experiences of students, the book offers practical suggestions on how to enhance opportunities for equal participation. Using South Africa as a case study, the book tracks the experiences of eight undergraduate students whose narratives illuminate the structural inequalities affecting participation in higher education. Despite the political, economic and academic factors that lead to diminished participation, the book foregrounds the resources that students used to negotiate obstacles and grounds these individual narratives in broader global debates around justice, widening participation and equality in higher education. Enhancing the Freedom to Flourish in Higher Education brings critical social theory to the problem of unequal participation so as to challenge the invisible and implicit forms of inequality found within student narratives. It will appeal to lecturers and tutors, practitioners based in student affairs, and policy makers, as well as postgraduate students.