Date of Award

6-15-2024

Document Type

Masters Thesis

Degree Name

M.A. in Anthropology

Organizational Unit

College of Arts Humanities and Social Sciences, Anthropology

First Advisor

Alejandro Cerón

Second Advisor

Esteban Gomez

Third Advisor

Lisa Martinez

Keywords

Diversity equity and inclusion (DEI), Latinx, Males, Predominantly white institution (PWI), Undergraduates

Abstract

Students of color continuously persist at a lower rate than their white counterparts in higher education. Particularly for Latinx males, the number is lower than Latinx women. Universities have incorporated Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) strategies to focus on their diverse student population and address issues of race, ethnicity, class, and gender. Despite these efforts, low retention rates for Latinx males persist. This study explores how Latinx male undergraduate students navigate a predominantly white institution as well as explore some of the challenges of DEI efforts at that institution. I conducted participant observations at the University of Denver (DU) and interviewed Latinx male students and staff engaged in DEI at DU. My findings showed that students struggled to feel like they belonged due to low representation, racism, and lack of resources. Despite that, they created safe spaces and support groups that helped them persist. Challenges to DEI included lack of communication and collaboration between students, staff, and departments because of the siloed environment at DU.

Copyright Date

6-2024

Copyright Statement / License for Reuse

All Rights Reserved
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Publication Statement

Copyright is held by the author. User is responsible for all copyright compliance.

Rights Holder

Quisi Rodriguez-Oregel

Provenance

Received from ProQuest

File Format

application/pdf

Language

English (eng)

Extent

132 pgs

File Size

760 KB

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