Why So Few Chicano Rural Sociologists?.

Saenz, Rogelio

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ERIC Number: EJ423591

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1991

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Why So Few Chicano Rural Sociologists?

Saenz, Rogelio

Rural Sociologist, v11 n1 p7-10 Win 1991

Explores reasons for absence of Chicanos in rural sociology. Possible causes include (1) absence of rural-sociology support system for Chicanos; (2) social-class biases and other institutional factors limiting Chicanos' higher-education and research opportunities; and (3) subject-matter limitations and uncertain status of ethnic studies. Suggests possible responses. (TES)

Descriptors: Access to Education, Affirmative Action, Educational Discrimination, Educational Opportunities, Ethnic Discrimination, Ethnic Studies, Higher Education, Mexican Americans, Research Needs, Research Problems, Rural Sociology, Social Scientists

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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