A Forward Glance in a Mirror: Diversity Challenged--Access, Equity, and Success in Higher Education. 2005 DeWitt Wallace-'Reader's Digest' Distinguished Lecture
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| Title: | A Forward Glance in a Mirror: Diversity Challenged--Access, Equity, and Success in Higher Education. 2005 DeWitt Wallace-'Reader's Digest' Distinguished Lecture |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Allen, Walter R. |
| Source: | Educational Researcher. Oct 2005 34(7):18-23. |
| Availability: | American Educational Research Association, 1230 17th St. NW, Washington, DC 20036-3078. Tel: 202-223-9485; Fax: 202-775-1824; e-mail: subscriptions@aera.net; Web site: http://www.aera.net. |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 6 |
| Publication Date: | 2005 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Opinion Papers Speeches/Meeting Papers |
| Education Level: | Higher Education |
| Descriptors: | Affirmative Action, Higher Education, Access to Education, Equal Education, Racial Discrimination, Educational Discrimination, Educational Policy, African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Disproportionate Representation |
| Geographic Terms: | California |
| ISSN: | 0013-189X |
| Abstract: | Affirmative action addresses disparities in higher education. Recent trends threaten gains, resegregation is underway nationally. California outlawed affirmative action, the quality of K-12 education is declining, and prison construction is soaring. African American and Latino participation in higher education has declined; both groups are overrepresented in prisons and among the poor. Opponents pretend affirmative action threatens academic quality and promotes reverse discrimination. In fact, economic instability spurs efforts to defend status quo privilege. There is a clash of national ideologies, the American Dream versus White supremacy. Higher education must be a model for society in promoting equity, excellence, and diversity. |
| Abstractor: | Author |
| Number of References: | 38 |
| Entry Date: | 2006 |
| Access URL: | https://www.aera.net/publications/?id=887 |
| Accession Number: | EJ727650 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Affirmative action addresses disparities in higher education. Recent trends threaten gains, resegregation is underway nationally. California outlawed affirmative action, the quality of K-12 education is declining, and prison construction is soaring. African American and Latino participation in higher education has declined; both groups are overrepresented in prisons and among the poor. Opponents pretend affirmative action threatens academic quality and promotes reverse discrimination. In fact, economic instability spurs efforts to defend status quo privilege. There is a clash of national ideologies, the American Dream versus White supremacy. Higher education must be a model for society in promoting equity, excellence, and diversity. |
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| ISSN: | 0013-189X |
