Giving Voice To the Voiceless: Academic Experiences of Undocumented, Hispanic Students of Texas State University

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dc.contributor.advisorHawkins, Catherine A.
dc.contributor.authorGomez, Beatriz
dc.contributor.committeeMemberBrown, Brock
dc.date.accessioned2011-06-21T13:33:25Z
dc.date.available2012-02-24T10:11:10Z
dc.date.issued2011-05
dc.description.abstractThis exploratory study used a qualitative research methodology to examine the academic and life experiences of undocumented Hispanic students at Texas State University-San Marcos. Data were collected from thirty individuals from two non-random samples: student participants (n=6) who were undocumented Hispanic-origin undergraduate students as well as key informants (n=24) who were faculty, staff and administrators. For the student participants, a semi-structured interview format was used, while for key informants, informal conversations were used. Both groups were identified using a combined snowball and purposive sampling method. This study is important since it addresses an apparent gap in the scholarly literature investigating this vulnerable population. Undocumented students are facing significant challenges in the current social, political, and economic climate in the U.S., including proposed immigration restrictions and the failure to implement the DREAM Act. Given the potential risks to this group and using a social justice model, it is important to give voice to their experiences.
dc.description.departmentHonors College
dc.formatText
dc.format.extent116 pages
dc.format.medium1 file (.pdf)
dc.identifier.citationGomez, B. (2011). Giving voice to the voiceless: Academic experiences of undocumented, Hispanic students of Texas State University (Unpublished thesis). Texas State University-San Marcos, San Marcos, Texas.
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10877/3291
dc.language.isoen
dc.subjectundocumented students
dc.subjectacademic experiences
dc.subjectHispanic origin
dc.subjectTexas state university
dc.subjectvoices
dc.subjectHonors College
dc.titleGiving Voice To the Voiceless: Academic Experiences of Undocumented, Hispanic Students of Texas State University
thesis.degree.departmentHonors College
thesis.degree.disciplineSocial Work
thesis.degree.grantorTexas State University-San Marcos
txstate.documenttypeHonors Thesis

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