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Latino Policy & Issues Brief Archive |
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The Latino Policy & Issues Brief series offers research summaries in a concise four-page format. Each brief focuses on a critical issue facing the Latino community. All briefs, including the latest releases, are available in print as well as PDF. |
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Still Dreaming: Legislation and Legal Decisions Affecting Undocumented AB 540 Students Nancy Guarneros, Cyndi Bendezu, Lindsay Perez Huber, Veronica N. Velez, and Daniel G. Solorzano No. 23, May 2009 AB 540 allows undocumented students to apply for in-state tuition at California's public colleges and universities. This policy brief reviews AB 540's background, the legal challenge that threatens the statute, and legislation that would give undocumented students a path to citizenship. Download this brief in PDF
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Hate Speech on Commercial Talk Radio: Preliminary Report on a Pilot Study Chon A. Noriega and Francisco Javier Iribarren No. 22, February 2009 The authors present initial findings from a pilot study on hate speech in the media. The goal of the study is to develop a research method for the quantitative evaluation of hate speech. The preliminary data reveal a systematic and extensive use of false facts, flawed argumentation, divisive language, and dehumanizing metaphors that are directed toward specific vulnerable groups. Download this brief in PDF
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Mexican American Culture and Language Edward E. Telles and Vilma Ortiz No. 21, July 2008 The authors conclude that Mexican Americans retain strong elements of their ethnic culture, despite significant linguistic assimilation and preferences for music and religion and attitudes toward gender roles that are shifting toward those that are predominant in the United States. Download this brief in PDF
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Mexican Americans and Integration and Segregation Edward E. Telles and Vilma Ortiz No. 20, June 2008 This brief offers evidence that although the social interaction of Mexican Amerians with other groups has increased with each generation, in accord with the predictions of assimilation theory, residential and marital integration is slow. Download this brief in PDF
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Mexican Americans and Education Edward E. Telles and Vilma Ortiz No. 19, June 2008 In this brief the authors conclude that Mexican Americans' years of education are not increasing with generation status, which has important implications for the assimilation of Mexican Americans and for their future socioeconomic status. Download this brief in PDF
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Mexican Americans and Ecomomic Progress Edward E. Telles and Vilma Ortiz No. 18, May 2008 This brief reveals that occupations, earnings, home ownership, and overall wealth have not increased for later generations of Mexican Americans. Furthermore, the retreat of economic progress among those in the latest generation surveyed is the direct result of their significant educational disadvantage. Download this brief in PDF
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Mexican Americans and Ethnic and Political Identities Edward E. Telles and Vilma Ortiz No. 17, May 2008 This brief offers evidence that Mexican Americans continue to identify with their ethnic culture and that ethnic identification remains strong across generations. In addition, they are part of a community with a distinct political sensibility. Their incorporation into mainstream U.S. culture has been slow in regard to ethnic and political identies. Download this brief in PDF
Latino Policy & Issues Briefs Nos. 17 - 19 were generated by the Mexican American Study Project (MASP), a research project based at UCLA. In 1965–66, MASP project teams interviewed Mexican Americans living in Los Angeles and San Antonio; in 1997–2000, Professors Edward E. Telles and Vilma Ortiz re-interviewed the original participants, plus two of their adult children. The two surveys provide data for a systematic analysis of how well Mexican Americans are being absorbed into the predominant culture.
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An Examination of Latina/o Transfer Students in California's Postsecondary Institutions Martha A. Rivas, Jeanette Pérez, Crystal R. Alvarez, and Daniel G. Solorzano No. 16, May 2007 Community colleges play a critical role in the education of Latina/os by offering transfer opportunities to four-year institutions, but Latina/o attainment of BAs and PhDs is comparatively low. This brief examines the status of the transfer function for Latina/o students. Download this brief in PDF |
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Why White Americans Oppose Affirmative Action: A Group-Interest ApproachBrian S. Lowery, Miguel M. Unzueta, and Eric D. Knowles No. 15, April 2007 Previous research on opposition to affirmative action policies has paid insufficient attention to the role of group interest. This brief suggests that white opposition to affirmative action is the product of the desire to protect fellow whites. Read related press coverage: Chronicle of Higher Education (Tuesday, April 24, 2007) Download this brief in PDF |
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Hollywood's Race/Ethnicity and Gender-Based Casting: Prospects for a Title VII Lawsuit Russell Robinson, No. 14, December 2006 Hollywood "breakdowns" often specify a preferred race/ethnicity or gender for a role?a hiring practice that gives an overwhelming proportion of lead roles to white male actors. This brief examines the potential for Title VII lawsuits as well as viable alternatives. Read related press coverage: Los Angeles Times (Home Edition, Calendar, Page E14) Los Angeles Daily News (Los Angeles Edition, Business, Page 2) Other coverage: Hollywood Reporter; Forbes.com; KPCC-89.3 FM; San Francisco Chronicle, San Jose Mercury News; Contra Costa Times. Download this brief in PDF |
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Leaks in the Chicana and Chicano Educational PipelineTara J. Yosso and Daniel G. Solórzano No. 13, March 2006 Academic institutions facilitate the flow of knowledge, skills, Read related press coverage: For Some, Hurdles Keep a Diploma Out of Reach Los Angeles Times by Arin Gencer (April 4, 2006) Protest: L.A. student walkouts, then and now. PJStar, by Paul Chavez (March 29, 2006) Educational
System Fails Chicano Students at Every Level, Says Report Getting a good start: More effective programs needed to aid students, Ventura County Star By Frank Moraga (March 24, 2006) Sinking state of California Los Angeles Daily News (Los Angeles Edition, News, Page 1) Journal of Hispanic Higher Education July 2006 Other coverage: Telemundo Television ?Noticiero Telemundo?, a national news show, interviewed Tara Yosso (March 27, 2006)KNX-1070 AM, Interview with Daniel G. Solórzano (March 22, 2006); KFWB-980 AM (March 22, 2006); KPFK-90.7 FM (March 22, 2006); (March 22, 2006); and
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Understanding Cultural Influence on Health Behaviors of Latino Adolescent Parents by Evelyn González-Figueroa and Deborah Koniak-Griffin No. 12, February 2006 Latino immigrants face greater risk of HIV due to lack of information, health services, and culturally relevant resources. A study of adolescent parents in Los Angeles suggests ways to develop programs and processes to better serve this at risk population. |
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Community College as a Pathway to Chicana Doctorate Production Daniel G. Solórzano, Martha A. Rivas, and Veronica N. Velez No. 11, June 2005
While only 10 percent of overall U.S. doctorates attended a community college, almost 25 percent of Chicana/o doctorates did. Since Chicanas and Chicanos are the most underrepresented population within U.S. doctorate production, community colleges can play an important role in increasing Chicana/o doctorates. |
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Successful Tuberculosis Prevention in Foreign-Born Adolescents Donald E. Morisky, Astou Coly, and Michael Kim No. 10, December 2004 Since 1990, foreign-born TB cases have increased 22% even as total TB cases have decreased 32%. Latino and Asian populations are especially at risk. But these cultures often hold the key to effective preventative measures. |
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Political Apartheid in California: Consequences of Excluding a Growing Noncitizen Population Joaquin Avila, Esq. No. 9, December 2003
In California, over 4.6 million
noncitizen adults (including 3.0 million Latinos) contribute to the state
economy and government revenues but lack political representation. At
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Wage Penalties in Brown Collar Occupations Lisa Catanzarite No. 8, September 2003
In occupations with many recently
immigrated Latino workers, |
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The Maquiladora Murders, Or, Who Is Killing the Women of Juárez, Mexico? Alicia Gaspar de Alba No. 7, August 2003
The murder of women in Cd. Juárez,Mexico, across the border from El Paso, Texas, has continued unabated for ten years. More thorough investigation of the killings and their causes is needed as is vigorous action by Mexican and U.S. authorities to stop them. |
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Archiving the Latino Arts Before It's Too Late Rita González No. 6, April 2003 The history of Latino art will be lost unless immediate and coordinated efforts are made to preserve materials from hundreds of community-based arts organizations. |
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California's Growing Latino Population: Census 2000 Dismantles Stereotypes Lisa Catanzarite No. 5, March 2003 Recently released data reveals
Latinos are mostly native born or |
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Latina Equity in Education: Gaining Access to Academic Enrichment Programs Daniel G. Solórzano, Maria C. Ledesma, Jeannette Pérez, Maria Rebeca Burciaga, and Armida Ornelas No. 4, February 2003
While Latinas account for nearly half of kindergarten through twelfth grade female students, they remain excluded from academic enrichment programs that affect graduation rates and college admissions. |
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Spanish-Language Broadcasters: Top Ratings, Second-Class Status Abel Valenzuela Jr. and Darnell Hunt No. 3, August 2002
Despite increased ratings, Spanish-language broadcasters receive less compensation than English-language counterparts. |
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Ready For Prime Time: Minorities on Network Entertainment Television Chon A. Noriega No. 2, May 2002
Racial minorities remain scarce on prime-time entertainment at the four major broadcast networks. In-depth study is needed of industry hiring practices,business relationships, and programming decisions. |
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Investing in California's Latino Children, Ages 0- 5 Rosina Becerra No. 1, January 2002
Since Latino children make up nearly half of the youth population in California, the newly funded early childhood programs must understand Latino living conditions to prepare children to enter school healthy and ready to learn. Many Latino children live in low-income, overcrowded households without health insurance or early school participation. An investment in such families today will yield positive results for California's social and economic future tomorrow |
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