UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES
She shares, “What I learned was that being part of a minority (Hispanic, and female) I have limited opportunities. As a female I am getting paid 40% less than a man which is very alarming. This course has taught me that discrimination is not only seen physically but it is also seen statistically. Looking at the statistics has made me look at the world differently in the way that I must succeed and fight for my rights. Men and Women should have equal rights and gender should not define my salary or what I am capable of. This class has given me all of the reasons to why I should stay in college and graduate.”
Not only Angie, but so too has Joshua’s world view changed! Taking Dr. Martinez’ course has impacted their attitude on how discrimination effects jobs. Joshua Gonzalez, an undeclared major shares his thoughts of what he has learned, “Yes, I do view the world differently after taking this course, because it gives an insight into discrimination in the labor market and really goes in depth on how discrimination affects the economy. My attitude has also changed and I now view discrimination as why some workers are let off a job or a career.”
Angie Maldonado
Due to the seminar setting in First-Year Seminar courses, students have rich dialogs enhancing a deeper understanding of their identity as a student at CSUDH. As a result of their assignments, students connect to opportunities. Here’s a video where Dr. Benavides Lopez describes one of the tools she uses to enhance student dialogs and its benefits.
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