Using a microsociological lens, we develop a theoretical framework that explains how social
class distinctions are sustained within organizations. In particular, we introduce the concept …

Active involvement in college activities is linked to a host of student development outcomes,
including personal growth, achievement and satisfaction. Yet, to date there has been too …

The key to success, our culture tells us, is a combination of talent and hard work. Why then,
do high schools that supposedly subscribe to this view send students to college at such …

Faced with the facts of economic inequality, the wealthy are confronted with a particular set
of moral, social, and political questions, not least of which is the question of how to preserve …

Recent efforts emphasize the roles that privilege and elite education play in shaping affluent
youths' identities. Despite various backgrounds, the common qualities shared among these …

Students from low-income families consistently trail behind their peers in retention and
degree attainment. Research on college student experiences suggests that low-income …

This article explores the relationship between undergraduate students' class-based cultural
capital and their facility in developing relationships with faculty. Based on in-depth …

Background/Context Though there has been attention to how class differences impact
children's experiences in schools and how young people perceive racial and gender …

Abstract The philosopher William James argued that truth is the consequence of a person's
beliefs, and true beliefs are those that prove most useful to the believer. He declared that the …

The author of this article explores the motivation factors that lead privileged college students
to be involved in social justice efforts. The students participating in this study identified …