Why Aren't More African Americans Going to College?.

Carnoy, Martin

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ERIC Number: EJ504376

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Publication Date: 1995

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Why Aren't More African Americans Going to College?

Carnoy, Martin

Journal of Blacks in Higher Education, n6 p66-69 Win 1994-95

Addresses the question of why there is a decrease in college participation by blacks and whether this indicates that American society is becoming more racist. It explains how low expectations about going to college can negatively affect secondary school performance and how government policies contributed to those expectations. (GR)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Access to Education, Affirmative Action, Blacks, Enrollment, Higher Education, Political Influences, Postsecondary Education, Racial Relations, Scores, Secondary Education, Social Influences

Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: SAT (College Admission Test)

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