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Practical considerations of critical race theory and Latino critical theory for Latino college students
Author(s) -
Villalpando Octavio
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.115
Subject(s) - critical race theory , undo , race (biology) , racism , critical theory , higher education , social justice , pedagogy , economic justice , racial bias , sociology , work (physics) , psychology , public relations , social psychology , criminology , political science , gender studies , law , engineering , operating system , mechanical engineering , computer science
Critical race theory requires the examination of institutional policies, programs, and practices that interfere with Latino students' rights and abilities to receive the best educational opportunities available within higher education. With attention to an ethic of caring and social justice, student services staff can work to undo the effects of racism on campus.