Abstract
This study examines the experiences of 18 Latina/o students attending the University of Arizona in the wake of SB 1070 (anti-immigrant) and HB 2281 (anti-Mexican American Studies). Students experienced a hostile campus climate; however, many channeled their frustrations into political engagement. Findings indicate that despite anti-Latina/o legislation and a hostile campus racial climate, students do not necessarily become racial victims. Practitioners should create opportunities for students to engage in dialogue, which critically analyzes racial policies.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 377-391 |
Number of pages | 15 |
Journal | Journal of Hispanic Higher Education |
Volume | 14 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Oct 11 2015 |
Keywords
- Arizona
- HB 2281
- Latina/o students
- SB 1070
- campus racial climate
- multicontexual model for diverse learning environments
- racial politics
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Education