The risk factors faced by undocumented immigrant youth that can limit their academic achievement stem primarily from_____.

A) cultural orientations that do not value education or personal advancement
B) institutional and societal exclusion and rejection due to their undocumented status
C) lack of access to public K-12 education
D) lack of opportunities to demonstrate personal responsibility and maturity

Institutional Exclusion

The systemic denial of access to rights, opportunities, or resources by institutions based on discriminatory practices.

Societal Rejection

The act of dismissing, excluding, or discarding individuals or groups by the broader society due to certain attributes, beliefs, behaviors, or identities they possess.

Undocumented Immigrant Youth

Young individuals living in a country without legal authorization or documentation, often brought by their parents or family.