Apoyo Sacrificial, Sacrificial Support: How Undocumented Latinx Parents Get Their Children to College

Apoyo Sacrificial is a book that explores the experiences of undocumented Latinx parents as they support and guide their children's pathways to higher education, and how their precarious immigration status impacts this support. It highlights the often unobserved and unappreciated supportive strategies employed by these parents, and how an undocumented immigration status is a unique barrier that shapes how families interact with education entities. The book also demonstrates the range of supportive behaviors undocumented Latinx parents engage in to ensure their children's success, including access to higher education.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 160 pages
Publication date: 30 May 2022
Publisher: Teachers' College Press

Apoyo Sacrificial is a groundbreaking book that provides a comprehensive and nuanced understanding of the experiences of undocumented Latinx parents as they support and guide their children s pathways to higher education. Through in-depth qualitative interviews and a critical analysis of the social, political, and economic factors that shape parents engagement with their children s education, the book offers an alternative view of parental engagement and access to higher education. By illuminating the often unobserved and unappreciated supportive strategies employed by undocumented Latinx parents, the book demonstrates the ways in which these families navigate the challenges of low-income households, undocumented legal status, and single parenting to ensure their children s success. Moreover, the book shows how an undocumented immigration status is a unique barrier that shapes how families interact with education entities, highlighting the need for educators to develop culturally responsive practices that meet the needs of marginalized students and communities. Apoyo Sacrificial is a must-read for educators, policymakers, and anyone interested in understanding the experiences of undocumented Latinx families and the role of education in shaping their lives.
Apoyo Sacrificial delves into the profound experiences of undocumented Latinx parents as they navigate the treacherous terrain of supporting and guiding their children's pursuit of higher education, all while grappling with the harsh realities of their precarious immigration status. In addition to meticulously examining the diverse understandings, interactions, and relationships that these parents establish with various educational institutions, including secondary schools, colleges, and universities, the book also explores these dynamics in the context of the myriad social, political, and economic factors that shape their engagement with their children's education. Cuevas sheds light on how the parents in her study, despite facing formidable barriers such as low-income households, undocumented legal status, and single parenting, engaged in supportive behaviors akin to those of middle and upper-class families. By providing an alternative perspective on parental engagement and access to higher education, Apoyo Sacrificial serves as a valuable tool for educators seeking to genuinely meet the needs of marginalized students and communities.

Book Features:
1. Illuminating the often overlooked and underappreciated supportive strategies employed by undocumented Latinx parents.
2. Providing in-depth qualitative interviews that center the voices and perspectives of parents, allowing their experiences to take center stage.
3. Demonstrating how an undocumented immigration status constitutes a unique barrier that shapes the interactions between families and educational entities.
4. Illustrating the wide range of supportive behaviors that undocumented Latinx parents engage in to ensure their children's success, encompassing access to higher education.
5. Highlighting the critical role that parents of first-generation Latinx students play in their success, even after they transition to college.

Apoyo Sacrificial is a groundbreaking work that offers a comprehensive and nuanced understanding of the experiences of undocumented Latinx parents as they support and guide their children's pathways to higher education. Through in-depth qualitative interviews and a critical analysis of the social, political, and economic factors that shape parents' engagement with their children's education, the book provides an alternative view of parental engagement and access to higher education. By illuminating the often unobserved and underappreciated supportive strategies employed by undocumented Latinx parents, the book demonstrates the ways in which these families navigate the challenges of low-income households, undocumented legal status, and single parenting to ensure their children's success. Moreover, the book sheds light on how an undocumented immigration status constitutes a unique barrier that shapes how families interact with educational institutions, highlighting the urgent need for educators to develop culturally responsive practices that meet the needs of marginalized students and communities. Apoyo Sacrificial is a must-read for educators, policymakers, and anyone interested in gaining a deeper understanding of the experiences of undocumented Latinx families and the role of education in shaping their lives.

Weight: 233g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780807766057