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Download full textRomo, Harriett D. – 1998
Leaving school early has a dramatic impact on Hispanic girls, because Latinas face greater barriers than males when seeking high-wage jobs and opportunities in postsecondary education. This Digest examines how gender roles, families, schools, and friends influence Latinas in their education and career decisions, and outlines practical dropout…
Descriptors: Academic Aspiration, Dropout Prevention, Family Influence, Females
