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by ars_technician 4586 days ago
>I heard one response that maybe these groups "don't value education" - I don't know how to respond to that one actually.

I'm not sure about Hispanics, but this is definitely a problem in many African-American communities. It's considered 'white' or essentially bending over for the system if you go to school and actually try.
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mrcactu5 4586 days ago
I think that's the general idea. Going to school - rather than getting a job right away - is considered a waste of resources, or elitist and therefore a rejection of one's community.

For some reason, education does not carry the stigma of sports or the arts or business in these communities.

It is trendy to talk about Women in technology, but we need to think about Race and technology. Everyone notices it nobody wants to talk about it.

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michaelfdeberry 4586 days ago
Coming from a poor black community I have heard that many times, but only from people that would never be able to obtain higher education for some reason outside of their control. I think it is more so an excuse, or a way to feel better about their own situation.

However, often times when someone has a valid opportunity it's usually encouraged

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