Greek letter membership and college graduation: Does race matter

Severtis, Ronald E.; Christie-Mizell, C. Andre

doi:10.15453/0191-5096.3275

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Greek letter membership and college graduation: Does race matter

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Severtis, Ronald E., Christie-Mizell, C. Andre·2007·The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

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Research, utilizing a nationally representative sample of 3,712 Americans, revealed that Greek-letter membership increases the probability of college graduation more for African Americans than for European Americans. Conversely, father's education is a more robust predictor of educational outcomes for European Americans compared to their African American counterparts

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Authors: Severtis, R. E., & Christie-Mizell, C. A.
Affiliations: The Ohio State University (US)
Kent State University
Venue: The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare
Publisher: Western Michigan University - DIGITAL COMMONS
Published: 2007-09-01
Volume: 34
Issue: 3
ISSN: 0191-5096 (ISSN-L)
DOI: 10.15453/0191-5096.3275
OpenAlex: W958735519
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Cited by: 13
References: 67
Citations by year: 2022: 2 · 2021: 1 · 2019: 1 · 2018: 1 · 2015: 1 · 2014: 2 · 2013: 3 · 2012: 1
FWCI: 1.47
Type: journal article
Language: en
Open access: bronze
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Locations: The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare (publishedVersion)
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Topics: Social Sciences › Education › Higher Education Research Studies
Social Sciences › Sociology and Political Science › Intergenerational and Educational Inequality Studies
Social Sciences › Education › Educational Outcomes and Influences
Keywords: fraternities and sororities, college graduation, racial differences, African Americans, European Americans, paternal education, educational attainment

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