Browsing by Subject "ethnicity"

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    Applicability of Emerging Adulthood Theory to Ethnically and Educationally Diverse Young Adults
    (2015-05) Mitchell, Lauren
    Emerging adulthood (EA) theory proposes that youth are increasingly postponing adult role transitions such as marriage, parenthood, and committing to long-term careers, and instead experiencing age 18-30 as a time of instability, open possibilities, and identity exploration (Arnett, 2004). However, critics suggest that EA theory applies only to White, college-educated youth (e.g., Hendry & Kloep, 2007; Arnett et al., 2011). The present study addresses this critique by comparing White, college-educated young adults to youth from other racial/ethnic and educational groups. Using data from the Add Health national sample, we compare these groups on outcomes relevant to EA theory: employment, career acquisition, marriage, desire for marriage, and parenthood. Findings suggest that White college graduates youth generally fit Arnett's (2004) description of emerging adulthood, but White youth with only some college experience do not fit the EA pattern well. Furthermore, youth with no college experience frequently diverged from the EA pattern as well. Many groups seemed like emerging adults in some domains but not others. Implications for EA theory and the study of non-students are discussed.
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    Directory of Nonprofit Organizations of Color in Minnesota, Third Edition, February 1997.
    (Center for Urban and Regional Affairs, University of Minnesota, 1997) Smith, Frederick W.
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    Directory of Nonprofit Organizations of Color in Minnesota.
    (Center for Urban and Regional Affairs, University of Minnesota, 1992) Smith, Frederick W.
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    Directory of Nonprofit Organizations of Color in Minnesota. Second Edition.
    (Center for Urban and Regional Affairs, University of Minnesota, 1993) Smith, Frederick W.
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    Nonprofit Organizations of Color in Minnesota: An Overview and Directory.
    (Center for Urban and Regional Affairs, University of Minnesota, 1992) Smith, Frederick W.
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    Nonprofit Organizations of Color in Minnesota: An Overview and Directory.
    (Center for Urban and Regional Affairs, University of Minnesota, 1991) Smith, Frederick W.
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    Social cohesion or ‘myth of oneness’?: Implications of the ban on ethnicity statistics in Fiji
    (2024-05-01) Nailatikau, Merewalesi
    Race and ethnicity have played significant roles in Fiji’s political landscape since gaining independence in 1970. Acknowledging the distinction between ‘race’ and ‘ethnicity,’ the terms are often used interchangeably in Fijian nomenclature practice, particularly concerning relations between indigenous Fijians and Indo-Fijians. The Bainimarama regime, following the 2006 military coup, implemented policies erasing ethnic identifiers and mandating ‘Fijian’ for all citizens, while prohibiting the publication of racially disaggregated statistics under the guise of combating racism. This move hindered understanding of poverty experiences among different communities. The newly elected government in 2022 has lifted these restrictions, focusing on economic recovery through a consultative multi-sectoral approach. This paper examines Fiji census data and government addresses to explore the implications of the 16-year ban on publishing ethnically disaggregated statistics on collective memory and data equity. Despite efforts to shape a master narrative, the ban has hindered progress in racial equity and understanding emerging inequality hotspots. Recommendations include advancing an integrated national data system, incorporating data in truth and reconciliation processes, establishing institutional norms to prevent abuse of power, and fostering social cohesion through consensus-building that acknowledges diverse perspectives.