African Heritage Australian Youth: Forced Displacement, Educational Attainment, and Integration Outcomes

Australia has resettled thousands of African refugees, but Black African youth are often represented as disengaged and dangerous. This book reports on the educational attainment and integration outcomes of African heritage Australian youth from refugee backgrounds, identifying intersectional factors of educational disadvantage and outlining policy ideas for improved outcomes. It is unique in its scope and focus and contributes to knowledge in African Australian studies.

Format: Hardback
Length: 244 pages
Publication date: 28 July 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Australia has welcomed thousands of African refugees over the past four decades, creating a diverse and multicultural society. However, a significant challenge persists: the portrayal of Black African youth as disengaged, dangerous, and undesirable. Despite this, there has been limited critical examination of the generative mechanisms that negatively impact their life-courses.

In response to this gap, this book offers a comprehensive analysis of the educational attainment and integration outcomes of African heritage Australian youth from refugee backgrounds. Drawing on a diverse range of theoretical resources, policy reviews, longitudinal statistical data, and in-depth interviews, the book provides a detailed account of the experiences and challenges faced by these young individuals.

The book identifies intersectional factors of educational disadvantage and explores equity provisions in education. It also offers policy ideas for improving educational attainment and integration of refugee youth, aiming to address the systemic barriers they encounter.

What sets this book apart is its unique scope and focus on African Australian studies. It contributes to the growing body of knowledge on this important and understudied population, providing valuable insights for researchers, postgraduate students, and policymakers interested in understanding the dynamics of refugee resettlement and integration.

The book will appeal to a wide audience, including educators, social workers, policymakers, and community members who are committed to promoting inclusive and equitable education for all young people, regardless of their background or circumstances.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367742355