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http://hdl.handle.net/2142/1837
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| Title: |
Cultural mapping of dorms |
| Authors: |
Myers, Joshua
Herrera-Urizar, Juan Pablo |
| Keywords: |
Student Housing
Financial Aid
Social Spaces
Race |
| Issue Date: |
2006-Dec-15 |
| Abstract / Summary: |
This project examines current and past trends of student distribution based on race, sex, socio-economic status, etc. within the dorms (PAR/FAR and Six Pack), and the impact these trends have on student housing and the greater university community. One of the main questions is: Do students’ race, socio-economic status, and/or gender affect placement in student housing? The methods are cultural mapping, participant observation, and interviews/surveys (over 40 individuals, including students and resident advisors). The results show that the Six Pack houses mostly white students, while PAR/FAR houses mostly minority students. The root cause of this is that students are not assigned housing until they have secured adequate financial aid. Thus, students requiring financial aid are placed at a later date. In addition to this, students self-segregate themselves based on race and ethnicity. |
| URI: |
http://hdl.handle.net/2142/1837 |
| Type of Resource: |
text |
| Genre of Resource: |
essay |
| Publication Status: |
unpublished |
| Appears in Collections: |
Student Communities and Culture
Diversity on Campus/Equity and Access
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