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A 3 page exploration of the statistics demonstrating that black males are more likely to drop out of school than whites. This paper presents a problem statement, purpose of study, and hypothesis and limitations that pertain to this investigation. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Introduction Educational attainment typically translates into economic success in our country. Unfortunately, some members of our society are much less
likely than others to obtain even the most basic level of educational preparation. Black males are one of the most obvious example. Besherov (2005) points out that high
drop out rates in middle and high school and poor college attendance is one of the most likely reasons for the continuing economic separation that exists between blacks and whites.
The reasons for high school dropout rates among African American males, however, are hard to pin down.
Historical Background It is imperative to note in this topic that there has, in fact, been a dramatic
increase in the number of blacks and whites alike that attend college since 1971. In 1971 only sixteen percent of blacks attended college and only forty-two percent of whites
did so (Besherov, 2005). In 2003 these numbers had changed to fifty percent of blacks and sixty-one percent of whites (Besherov, 2005).
Despite the changes in college attendance levels noted above, black males are much less likely to graduate from college than are whites (Besherov, 2005). Only eighteen percent
of black males graduate from college (Besherov, 2005). This compares to thirty-one percent of white males that graduate (Besherov, 2005). The overall black college dropout rate has, in
fact, increased since the 1980s (Besherov, 2005). In 1971 the black college drop out rate was sixty-three percent (Besherov, 2005). This number increased to sixty-four percent in 1980
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