Browsing Sociology electronic theses and dissertations (MU) by Thesis Advisor "Avery, Eileen"
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The college destinations of black students : the influence of college-going culture in secondary schools
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)Black students' college enrollment has increased considerably over the past few decades. Higher enrollment has not translated into an increased representation of Black students across all institutional types as community ... -
Pregnant in prison the narrative intersection of motherhood and incarceration
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] This research study explores the ways in which women who were pregnant and incarcerated discuss how their pregnancy experiences unfolded behind bars. ... -
Woke : internet news and social media on recent attitudes towards police use of force
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] News media has long featured high-profile incidents of police use of force; however, exposure to these incidents may be increasing because of the ...