This thesis explores, through my auto-ethnography, how low-income womxn of color experience mental illness, which I would rather refer to as mental variances categorized as illnesses by society, and the navigation of the institutions surrounding it. I . . .

This study aimed to analyze the examination of the framing of unarmed black males and white police in news editorials about police beatings and/or shootings from 1991 to 2016. Using a content analysis allowed for the narrative in newspaper editorials . . .

A literature search concluded that research analyzing the court response to applications for elder abuse restraining orders is non-existent. With the elderly rapidly increasing their representation in the total population it is imperative we understan . . .

This study explores links between parental status and attitudes towards parenthood through the analysis of data received from California State University, Sacramento’s annual CALSPEAKS survey. Previously used researched questions on this topic were ad . . .

Past literature indicated that women struggling with infertility reported higher levels of stigma and distress. This study examined whether infertility problems had deleterious impact on women’s mental health and if pressure from a spouse/partner and . . .

This research seeks to explore the complex realities underpinning the ‘magnet myth’ of social services, “the notion that a city’s progressive politics, forgiving nature, and the increasing access to services attracts more homeless to a region” (OMG 20 . . .

This study explores how minority community college students who participated in in a structured science research program, perceived the program’s effectiveness in trying to mitigate the unique challenges they face as minorities pursuing science career . . .

Knowledge of politicians not just as candidates, but also as legislators, can help inform an electorate when tasked with choosing a representative in government. Regarding the Tea Party specifically, past research has focused on its formation and the . . .

Utilizing the standpoint approach, eight Northern California high school Hmong students were interviewed regarding their educational experience and aspirations. Social Capital Theory was used to frame the findings from this research. Findings based on . . .

Statement of Problem Among the states in America the legality of both medical marijuana use as well as recreational use are gaining popularity. As time goes on, marijuana use is becoming more common in movies. The way in which marijuana users are depi . . .