Faculty Mentor(s)
Dr. Rodrigo Serrao, Sociology & Social Work
Document Type
Poster
Event Date
4-14-2023
Abstract
This research centers on Latina/o/x students' perceptions of their racial identity in light of issues related to privilege, racism, colorism, and belonging as they navigate the social and racial dynamics of a Predominantly White Institution. Focusing on the lived experience of 23 U.S. and foreign-born Latina/o/x, this ongoing research seeks to understand how skin color and place of origin play a role in understanding and interacting with these themes. Initial findings reveal that white-identifying students feel like outsiders in spaces that are predominantly white and in spaces that are predominately Latina/o/x. International students in this study faced ignorance about their place of origin but expressed feeling secure in having the privilege of being a member of the majority group in their home countries. Darker-skinned Latina/o/x students were more likely to experience discrimination. Interviews will continue during the spring semester. Interviews will continue during the Fall 2023 and Spring 2024 semesters.
Recommended Citation
Repository citation: Zimmerman, Corri and Kagaju, Rita, "The Beyond Ethnicity Project" (2023). 22nd Annual Celebration of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity (2023). Paper 48.
https://digitalcommons.hope.edu/curca_22/48
April 14, 2023. Copyright © 2023 Hope College, Holland, Michigan.
Comments
The Sociology and Social Work Department, The Frost Center.
Title on poster differs from abstract booklet. Poster title: The Beyond Ethnicity Project — Initial Findings