Faculty Mentor
Martin Meraz Garcia
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2016
Department
Chicano Education
Abstract
The “American Dream” of acquiring a college education is not a realistic goal for every citizen in the United States. Today a college education is becoming a necessity and Latino citizens are not provided with the same opportunities that Caucasian students are. This study looks at the college education gap among Latina/os and compares the college graduation rates between Latinos and Caucasians. Using peer review sources, the study assesses the impact of this education gap on job opportunities, wages and overall earning potential and quality of life among Latina/os and Caucasians. Finally, this work aims to raise awareness among uninformed Americans of the inequality still occurring in the United States’ as a result of the education gap that exist between Latina/os and Caucasians.
Recommended Citation
Romjue, Alexandra, "The American Dream: Equality in Education" (2016). 2016 Symposium. 12.
https://dc.ewu.edu/srcw_2016/12
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