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Vassar Scholarship

Vassar Scholarship, the institutional repository formerly known as Digital Window, reflects the research and scholarly output of the Vassar College community.  It provides access to a variety of collections, including senior theses and projects across a wide range of disciplines.

Korean International Students (yuhaksaengs) in New York City: A phenomenological study on the US college experiences of Korean international students in relation to privilege, class, and race

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2021-January-01
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This study examines the college experiences of Korean international (KI) students who are currently enrolled in U.S. colleges located in New York City (NYC); it attempts to understand and humanize their personal experiences and struggles in the educational sphere before...

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The Reinforcement of Power Structures in Medicine: An Analysis of Heteronormativity and Cisnormativity in Pediatric Healthcare

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2023-May-01
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This thesis examines how the use of heteronormative and cisnormative language and communication styles by a medical professional can psychologically detrimentally impact the LGBTQ+ patient. Through the analysis of Reddit subgroups where individuals of this marginalized community share their personal...

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