DigitalCommons@University of Nebraska - Lincoln

Title

Experiences of Prejudice and Isolation at a Predominantly White, Great Plains University

Authors

Scott Freng M.A., Doctoral Student, Social Psychology, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Document Type

Article

Date of this Version

October 2001

This session discusses results from a qualitative study examining the experiences and isolation of Students of Color and GLBT students at a Great Plains University. Over 61 percent of respondents had experienced prejudice. In addition, students saw "minority" status as both an isolating factor and a source of solidarity.