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The diversity among us: Puerto Ricans, Cuban Americans, Caribbean Americans, and Central and South Americans
Author(s) -
Torres Vasti
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
new directions for student services
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1536-0695
pISSN - 0164-7970
DOI - 10.1002/ss.112
Subject(s) - immigration , diversity (politics) , educational attainment , asian americans , cultural diversity , mexican americans , ethnic group , higher education , psychology , gender studies , political science , economic growth , gerontology , sociology , medicine , anthropology , law , economics
Research on Latino college students is largely based on the experiences of Mexican Americans. In this chapter, diverse experiences of other groups in terms of immigration, educational achievement, and economic attainment are highlighted, and implications for student services are explored.