British-born Black African Youth and Educational Social Capital

This book explores the educational opportunities and support provided to British-born Black African youth during their pre-school, primary, and secondary school years. It highlights the racial dimension of social capital in education and the concept of opportunity gaps, which shows how language policies have shaped the educational experiences and outcomes of linguistic minority students. It is of interest to policy makers, practitioners, and scholars of Multicultural Education, Black and African Diaspora Studies, and Educational Sociology.

Format: Hardback
Length: 180 pages
Publication date: 30 November 2020
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the realm of opportunities and support available to British-born Black African youth during their pre-school, primary, and secondary school years. By centering the voices of these young individuals, the book uncovers the underlying factors that contribute to academic disparities among racial-ethnic and linguistic minority students, while also highlighting the success stories of students from other linguistic minorities who thrive despite similar socio-economic backgrounds. Through a rigorous interpretive-qualitative research analysis, the author sheds light on the racial dimension of social capital in education, challenging the traditional notion that racial inequality is primarily attributed to cultural, social, and human capital processes and interactions. In contrast to the prevalent focus on achievement gaps, the concept of opportunity gaps emerges, unveiling how language policies have shaped the educational experiences and outcomes of linguistic minority students. This insightful book holds immense value for policy makers, practitioners, and scholars engaged in Multicultural Education, Black and African Diaspora Studies, and Educational Sociology. It provides valuable insights into the complex dynamics that shape educational outcomes and offers practical strategies for promoting inclusive and equitable education for all students.

Weight: 430g
Dimension: 160 x 241 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367433635