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Showing 1 to 10 of 10 for “"racial inequity"”.
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Multicultural education & perceptions of racial inequity among White Americans: a cohort analysis
Growing concern over racial injustice in the United States has warranted an investigation into the perceptions of racial inequality among White Americans. The phasal introduction of multicultural education (ME) in the United States has continually increased the exposure of newer cohorts of White …
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The Use of Regularization to Detect Racial Inequities in Pay Equity Studies: An Empirical Study and Reflections on Regulation Methods
… data set was conducted next, focusing on racial inequity and methods informed by the literature review. The study results showed that while multiple linear regression yielded the highest coefficient of determination and the lowest mean squared error, LASSO regression yielded the highest …
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Policing With A Double-Edged Sword: The Associations Between Neighborhood Deprivation, Coping & Substance Use Among Black & Latiné Families
<p>The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated systemic racial inequities among Black and Latiné communities, increasing daily stressors such as exposure to violence, racial discrimination, and negative perceptions of the police. Social constraints from quarantining and social distancing have weakened …
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(Mis)perceptions of Racial Wealth Inequality: The Role of Colorblind Racism and Implications for Public Policy
One of the largest racial disparities is the Black-White wealth gap, in which Black households hold 13% of the wealth of White households. Previous research demonstrates that White Americans tend to consistently underestimate this wealth gap. Across two main studies and a pilot study, I explored …
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Let's be Honest, Resident Participation and Inclusion in Hamilton's Neighbourhood Action
… of evolving responses to social, economic and racial inequity in cities across North America. Focusing on the period of operation from 2013-2015, this study explores who participated in Neighbourhood Action, how participants addressed issues of social difference and inequity, and how barriers …
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Last (Un)Fair Deal Goin' Down: A Case Study On The Racial Ideologies And Projects Advanced By The Blues Tourism Industry In Clarksdale, Mississippi
… commodification may be woven into the fabric of racial inequity are indispensible when conducting research on African American music tourism in the United States, as white consumers and producers may attach invidious racial mythologies to such heritage, while the industries themselves often take …
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The Impact of Early Childhood Education Upon the Black-White Achievement Gap
… provides evidence for a long-standing history of racial inequity within American society, as well as an informative barometer of progress toward educational parity. By all accounts, the measurements registered by this barometer continue to be cause for alarm. The disturbing Black-White achievement …
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Historical Analysis of the Development of Gun-Free Schools Act Legislation in Virginia
… to trace how the General Assembly ameliorates racial inequity, increased drop-out rates, increased criminalization, and other harsh and unintended consequences of GFSA legislation in the Commonwealth.
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Integrating climate, economic, and racial justice through a Boston FutureCorps
… its response to climate change, economic inequity, and racial injustice through the creation of, what I have titled, the Boston FutureCorps. Following Councilor Michelle Wu’s call for an Urban Climate Corps and Councilor Kenzie Bok’s proposal for a Boston Conservation Corps, the Boston …
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Elevating Voices: Exploring the Impacts and Experiences of Required Workplace DEI Training
… DEI initiatives in their response to dismantling racial inequity in government organizations; yet, the lived experiences of racially marginalized participants remain critically underexamined—particularly in government settings, where the bureaucratic structures implementing these trainings are …