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Race and Socioeconomic Status Differences in Study Abroad Participation : The Role of Habitus, Social Networks, and Cultural Capital
Joint Authors
Simon, Jennifer
Ainsworth, James W.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-21, 21 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-12-26
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
21
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
This study examines how race and socioeconomic status contribute to disparities in study abroad participation.
Our mixed methods approach provides a broad overview of the selection process into study abroad using national data.
It also provides a nuanced understanding of the mechanisms that perpetuate inequality among Black and lower class students.
Both quantitative and qualitative results show that students’ habitus, social networks, and cultural capital shape their study abroad experiences.
We find that students with a positive predisposition toward internationalization (having foreign-born parents and/or experiencing different cultures overseas) were more likely to study abroad.
Whites and high socioeconomic status students were also more likely to have family and friends who valued study abroad than were lower socioeconomic status and Black students.
These advantaged students were better able to acquire and use cultural capital when accessing information from institutional agents.
They were also more likely to possess the knowledge and background that complied with institutional standards.
These factors contributed significantly to the race and class disparities in study abroad participation.
This study contributes to the scant literature on study abroad by revealing mechanisms through which the reproduction of inequality is shaped in the university setting.
We argue that patterns found to apply to this process are likely to take place in other processes in higher education as well.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Simon, Jennifer& Ainsworth, James W.. 2012. Race and Socioeconomic Status Differences in Study Abroad Participation : The Role of Habitus, Social Networks, and Cultural Capital. ISRN Education،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-21.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-470217
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Simon, Jennifer& Ainsworth, James W.. Race and Socioeconomic Status Differences in Study Abroad Participation : The Role of Habitus, Social Networks, and Cultural Capital. ISRN Education No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-21.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-470217
American Medical Association (AMA)
Simon, Jennifer& Ainsworth, James W.. Race and Socioeconomic Status Differences in Study Abroad Participation : The Role of Habitus, Social Networks, and Cultural Capital. ISRN Education. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-21.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-470217
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-470217