Black women are underrepresented in secondary math education, but their presence is critical for young black girls who dream of STEM careers. Some researchers believe tha[...]

Human Capital Theory has been widely used in academic research to explain the factors that affect career attainment and job promotion potential. Investing in human capita[...]

Many sociologists attribute inequality to social reproduction, where children repeat their parents' life situations. The influence of a parent’s social background is evid[...]

KARLA NATALIA VILLATORO GODOY. Three Essays on Corporate Financial Policies. (Under the direction of DR. DAVID C. MAUER) In the first chapter ("Brand Equity and Corporate[...]

This dissertation sought to understand uses of power embedded in gentrification processes that threaten affordable housing. Rather than an abstract force acting on its ow[...]

Approximately one quarter of American adults have at least one disability that influences their ability to participate in activities of daily life. Individuals with disab[...]

While researchers have identified many ecological conditions that impact life chances, there are many yet to be identified. This study identifies the size of the middle-[...]

The purpose of this dissertation was to investigate some of the contradictory outcomes for community college students. I investigated whether community colleges lower the[...]

The researcher conducted a qualitative interview study that identified barriers to higher education experienced by African-American women living in the rural South. The r[...]

The first paper ("Human Capital and Investment Policy") investigates the interaction between investment policies and human capital cost. Employees may demand a higher pay[...]