Description
The term "White flight" and its effects are well documented in large urban city centers. However, few studies consider the same effects on smaller American communities. This case study investigates Lexington, Nebraska, a rural community of approximately 10,000 citizens, that has experienced a population influx of minorities in the last 25 years. The population shift has increased the representation of Hispanic, Asian, and now Somali students in the Lexington Public School system, which, in turn, has been accompanied by a dramatic decrease in White, Anglo students. This study attempts to identify and describe the reasons for the exodus of White students from the public school setting. Possible reasons that might explain the decreases in White student enrollment may include overcrowding in schools, unsafe school environments, and/or less one-on-one attention with classroom teachers.
Details
Title
- White flight in rural America: the case study of Lexington, Nebraska
Contributors
- Farnsworth, Joseph C (Author)
- Glass, Gene V (Thesis advisor)
- Danzig, Arnold (Committee member)
- Davey, Lynn (Committee member)
- Arizona State University (Publisher)
Date Created
The date the item was original created (prior to any relationship with the ASU Digital Repositories.)
2011
Subjects
- Sociology Of Education
- Demography
- Sociology
- Latino
- Lexington
- Nebraska
- Migratory Workers
- Minority
- Rapid Ethnic Diversification
- White Flight
- Whites--Nebraska--Lexington--Migrations.
- Whites
- Minorities--Nebraska--Lexington.
- Minorities
- Demographic transition--Nebraska--Lexington.
- Demographic transition
- Public schools--Nebraska--Lexington.
- Public Schools
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Note
- Vita
- thesisPartial requirement for: Ed. D., Arizona State University, 2011
- bibliographyIncludes bibliographical references (p. 92)
- Field of study: Educational administration and supervision
Citation and reuse
Statement of Responsibility
by Joseph C. Farnsworth