Abstract
This original, qualitative research analyzed in-depth interviews with five undocumented, college-age, Latino DREAM Act advocates in a single state. An organizational empowerment framework was utilized to explore processes allied with such advocacy. Four emergent themes transcended the data inductively: (1) Challenging Social Injustice, which pertains to participant motivations for involvement; (2) Inherent Connection, which pertains to the unique personal experiences among DREAM-ers; (3) Combatting Internalized Stigma, which pertains to overcoming the shame or embarrassment of an undocumented identity; and (4) Civic Literacy, which pertains to political proficiencies that participants acquired throughout their DREAM Act involvement. Implications are discussed.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Aspirations and Challenges for Undocumented Student Success |
| Subtitle of host publication | Critical Readings and Testimonios |
| Publisher | Taylor and Francis |
| Pages | 5-18 |
| Number of pages | 14 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781040263334 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781032626727 |
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| State | Published - 1 Jan 2024 |