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Targets but not victims: Latina/o College Students and Arizona’s Racial Politics
Journal of Hispanic Higher Education (2015)
  • Nolan L Cabrera, University of Arizona
  • Julian J Mendez
Abstract

This study examines the experiences of 18 Latina/o students attending the University of Arizona in the wake of SB 1070 (anti-immigrant) and HB 2281 (anti-Mexican American Studies). Students experienced a hostile campus climate; however, many channeled their frustrations into political engagement. Findings indicate that despite anti-Latina/o legislation and a hostile campus racial climate, students do not necessarily become racial victims. Practitioners should create opportunities for students to engage in dialogue, which critically analyzes racial policies.

Publication Date
2015
Citation Information
Mendez, J. J., & Cabrera, N. L. (2015). Targets but not victims: Latina/o students and Arizona’s racial politics. Journal of Hispanic Higher Education, 14(4), 377-391. DOI: 10.1177/1538192715575371