Critical Perspectives on Equity and Social Mobility in Study Abroad: Interrogating Issues of Unequal Access and Outcomes

This edited volume explores the intersections of study abroad and social mobility, challenging universalist assumptions and power imbalances and examining the implications of COVID-19 for equity in the field. It offers critical perspectives on the stratification of access to study abroad and examines the outcomes of international study in relation to graduates' entry into domestic and international labor markets. Chapters identify power imbalances related to student race, ethnicity, religion, local and international policies, and politics, and provide recommendations for greater equity. The book is valuable for researchers, academics, and educators in higher education, international and comparative education, and multicultural education, as well as those interested in educational policy and the sociology of education.

Format: Hardback
Length: 182 pages
Publication date: 23 July 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This edited volume brings together the perspectives of a diverse group of international scholars to explore the intricate intersections of study abroad and social mobility. In doing so, it challenges the pervasive universalist assumptions and power disparities inherent in study abroad programs across the Global North and South, and delves into the profound implications of COVID-19 for equity within study abroad programs, policies, and practices. Offering a rich tapestry of empirical, theoretical, and conceptual contributions, Critical Perspectives on Equity and Social Mobility in Study Abroad forefronts critical reflection on the stratification of access to study abroad and examines the diverse outcomes of international study in relation to graduates' entry into domestic and international labor markets. Focusing on the experiences and outcomes of students from diverse backgrounds, the chapters identify a multitude of power imbalances related to student race, ethnicity, religion, local and international policies and politics, and provide valuable recommendations to ensure greater equity within the field.

Against the backdrop of growing criticism over the power imbalances in international exchange, this text will be of immense value to researchers, academics, and educators with an interest in higher education, international and comparative education, and multicultural education. Those with an interest in educational policy and the sociology of education more broadly will also find this book to be a valuable resource.

Weight: 414g
Dimension: 158 x 237 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367701246