Literature Review #4:

The article criticizes the integration process between races. Even though it doesn't focus solely on the socialization of first-generation students, it does make a point that there is a lack of cooperation on both sides to "mingle." According to Ritger, the increasing problem is because people have preconceived notions and stereotypes they hold against certain groups of people. However, this is a institutional problem as well as an individual problem. Ritger says, "increasing the number of minority students could be part of the solution to ending racial stereotypes on campus." This means the institutions should work on incorporating different types of people. Also, people should put themselves in clubs and organizations that make them branch out. '"There are many members of Notre Dame’s faculty and administration that are committed to these goals, but the real power of the movement lies with the students.'"

Clara Ritger

There is also a point that Ritger makes. She says that we have taught people to "tolerate" and not integrate. “We have this national attitude that you should accept your neighbor’s black kid, but you wouldn’t want your neighbor’s black kid to date your white daughter.'" 

Privatization increases the chances of making schools very narrow. Certain people get in and certain people do not. Certain people get opportunity and others don't. However, the idea of integrating is also a private problem. There is always an increasing demand for people to socialize. That is not only responsibility of the university but also of the person.

 Works Cited

Ritger, Clara . "Why racial integration is still a problem on today's campus." USA TODAY College. N.p., 11 Mar. 2013. Web. 10 Oct. 2014. <http://college.usatoday.com/2013/03/11/why-racial-integration-is-still-a-problem-on-todays-campus/>.