Date of Graduation
Spring 5-16-2025
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts in Organization and Leadership (O&L)
College/School
School of Education
Department/Program
Education
First Advisor
Seenae Chong, PhD
Second Advisor
Genevieve Negrón-Gonzales, Ph.D.
Abstract
This study observes the racialized experiences of Latino students in higher education. Revisiting the embedded Mestizaje and Blanqueamiento foundations that exist in the ethno-national identities of current Latinos in relating to their Latin American origin. The study aims to further understand the conflation of Latinidad as a racial and ethnic identity – and how this impacts the ways in which students experience racialization, develop a racial identity, and navigate the ivory tower. Furthermore, the study pays close attention to the mission of HSIs, the Cultural Wealth Model, and Servingness in how they aim to serve the racial identity development of Latine students and their racial realities. Latinidad, or Latino Identity, is approached in this study through critical race theory, racial identity development theory, and race formation theory.
Recommended Citation
Castillo, Luis E., "Latinidad & The Institution: Serving the Racialized Student Identity" (2025). Master's Theses. 1602.
https://repository.usfca.edu/thes/1602
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