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Racism and the Hispanic High School Dropout.
Ponciano, John – 1989
Institutional racism is responsible for the high Hispanic dropout rate in Michigan. The term "pushout" is more appropriate than "dropout" for these students who are systematically ignored and devalued until they become alienated and leave school. Negative expectations are broadcast to Hispanic American students as soon as they…
Descriptors: Dropout Prevention, Dropout Programs, Dropouts, High School Students