When Diversity Drops: Race, Religion, and Affirmative Action in Higher Education

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE When Diversity Drops by Julie J. Park Julie J. Park examines how losing racial diversity in a university affects the everyday lives of its students. She uses a student organization as a case study to show how reductions in racial diversity impact the ability of students to sustain multiethnic communities. The book contributes to our understanding of race and inequality in collegiate life and is a valuable resource for educators and researchers interested in the influence of racial politics on students lives. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Julie J. Park examines how losing racial diversity in a university affects the everyday lives of its students. She uses a student organization, the InterVarsity Christian Fellowship (IVCF) at "California University," as a case study to show how reductions in racial diversity impact the ability of students to sustain multiethnic communities.The story documents IVCFs evolution from a predominantly white group that rarely addressed race to the most racially diverse campus fellowship at the university. However, its ability to maintain its multiethnic membership was severely hampered by the drop in black enrollment at California University following the passage of Proposition 209, a statewide affirmative action ban.Park demonstrates how the friendships that students have-or do not have-across racial lines are not just a matter of personal preference or choice; they take place in the contexts that are inevitably shaped by the demographic conditions of the university. She contends that a strong organizational commitment to diversity, while essential, cannot sustain racially diverse student subcultures. Her work makes a critical contribution to our understanding of race and inequality in collegiate life and is a valuable resource for educators and researchers interested in the influence of racial politics on students lives. Author Biography JULIE J. PARK is an assistant professor in the College of Education at the University of Maryland, College Park. Table of Contents Contents Preface and Acknowledgments Introduction The Cultural and Organizational Contexts of Race, Religion, and Higher Education Changing a Culture Pursuing Common Goals ?Man, This Is Hard? Shifting Strategies When Race Goes on the Backburner When a Minority Is the Majority Renewing a Commitment Conclusion Appendix Notes References Index Review "With clear writing, sound methodology, and compelling analysis, When Diversity Drops makes a strong argument that will be of interest to scholars of race, evangelism, campus life, and social theory." -- Paul Bramadat * University of Victoria *"Parks groundbreaking work shows us what happens to students capacity for bridging racial divides and reconciling conflicts under either color-blind or race-conscious conditions. She provides a remarkably fresh approach that forces us to reconsider the impact of diversity." -- Mitchell J. Chang * University of California, Los Angeles * Long Description Julie J. Park examines how losing racial diversity in a university affects the everyday lives of its students. She uses a student organization, the InterVarsity Christian Fellowship (IVCF) at ?California University,? as a case study to show how reductions in racial diversity impact the ability of students to sustain multiethnic communities. The story documents IVCF?s evolution from a predominantly white group that rarely addressed race to the most racially diverse campus fellowship at the university. However, its ability to maintain its multiethnic membership was severely hampered by the drop in black enrollment at California University following the passage of Proposition 209, a statewide affirmative action ban. Park demonstrates how the friendships that students have?or do not have?across racial lines are not just a matter of personal preference or choice; they take place in the contexts that are inevitably shaped by the demographic conditions of the university. She contends that a strong organizational commitment to diversity, while essential, cannot sustain racially diverse student subcultures. Her work makes a critical contribution to our understanding of race and inequality in collegiate life and is a valuable resource for educators and researchers interested in the influence of racial politics on students? lives. Review Quote "With clear writing, sound methodology, and compelling analysis, When Diversity Drops makes a strong argument that will be of interest to scholars of race, evangelism, campus life, and social theory." Description for Reader JULIE J. PARK is an assistant professor in the College of Education at the University of Maryland, College Park. Details ISBN081356168X Author Julie J. Park Language English Year 2013 ISBN-10 081356168X ISBN-13 9780813561684 Format Paperback Short Title WHEN DIVERSITY DROPS Media Book Audience Age 18-22 Imprint Rutgers University Press Subtitle Race, Religion, and Affirmative Action in Higher Education Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2013-07-16 NZ Release Date 2013-07-16 UK Release Date 2013-07-16 Pages 214 Publisher Rutgers University Press DEWEY 378.19829 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education Publication Date 2013-07-16 Place of Publication New Brunswick NJ US Release Date 2013-07-16 Alternative 9780813561691 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. 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