The Monster in Our House: Racial Incidents on College Campuses

Reports of racial incidents on college campuses have risen dramatically in the past four years. Data from recent surveys indicate that minority students, specifically blacks, will experience some form of discrimination during their academic careers. Recent data from other studies reveal that racial and ethnic violence has occurred on at least 70 U.S. college campuses. Efforts to assert one racial/ethnic group over another have often created social conflicts. These social disagreements may take several forms, usually imitating behavior outside of school: shouting discriminatory remarks or becoming physically aggressive or violent.