Can you help me understand this History question?
2 Required readings:
org/fact-tank/2016/07/28/5-facts-about-latinos-and-education/”>https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2016/07/28/5…
https://cew.georgetown.edu/cew-reports/schooled2lo…
2 Required videos:
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/first-generation…
Directions: One paragraph per each question (5-6 sentences). Answer the following questions using the above assigned readings/videos to support your argument:
Latino college enrollment continues to increase, and in 2013 Latinos surpassed whites in college enrollment. Despite these enrollment achievements, Latinos continue to lag behind in college completion.
1. Provide at least 3 explanations for this trend. Make sure you are providing detailed explanations.
– For example you could discuss the role of social class, neighborhood, schools, preparation level, immigration status, parents educational level, cultural capital, school of choice, or familismo, etc.
– Make sure you provide detailed answers and always SUPPORT your argument (“because I saw this in high school” does not constitute a reliable source.
2. Cultural capital has been shown to play an important role in minority students success’ in college. How can cultural capital help individuals succeed?
3. How can you attain cultural capital if you do not possess it? Provide one example.
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