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ERIC Number: EJ1251214
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2020-Jun
Pages: 13
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1938-8926
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Belonging in a Predominantly White Institution: The Role of Membership in Latina/o Sororities and Fraternities
Garcia, Crystal E.
Journal of Diversity in Higher Education, v13 n2 p181-193 Jun 2020
This qualitative, multiple case study explored the role of involvement in a particular university subculture, Latina/o sororities and fraternities, in how Latina/o college students develop and make meaning of their sense of belonging within predominantly White institutions. Findings address ways Latina/o college students described their institutional sense of belonging in addition to a discussion of five primary characteristics of belonging: "where I have a role or responsibility," "where people look like me," "where I am valued and cared for," "where my racial identity and culture is recognized and valued," and "where I share interests or values with others." The results underscore the significance of the role of belonging in campus subcultures for Latina/o college students. Implications for research and practice are discussed.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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