Exploring the Perpetuation Hypothesis: The Role of Colleges and Universities in Desegregating Society

Building upon an earlier study by Milem and Umbach (2003), this study explores the relative impact of student's diversity-related experiences and plans at time of entry to college and students' exposure to diverse others and diverse ideas while in college on their involvement in diversity...

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Published in:Journal of college student development 2004-11, Vol.45 (6), p.688-700
Main Authors: Milem, Jeffrey F, Umbach, Paul D, Liang, Christopher T. H
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
College Environment
College Role
College Students
Colleges & universities
Cultural Pluralism
Desegregation
Education policy
Educational Benefits
Followup Studies
Higher education
Learning Processes
Multiculturalism & pluralism
Outcomes of Education
Racial Integration
Racial Segregation
School environment
Student Attitudes
Student Diversity
Student Experience
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Summary:Building upon an earlier study by Milem and Umbach (2003), this study explores the relative impact of student's diversity-related experiences and plans at time of entry to college and students' exposure to diverse others and diverse ideas while in college on their involvement in diversity related activities two years after entering college. Findings indicate that greater relative exposure to diverse information and ideas in college plays an important role in stimulating greater involvement in diversity related activities outside the classroom.
ISSN:0897-5264
1543-3382
1543-3382
DOI:10.1353/csd.2004.0070