Marginalised Communities in Higher Education: Disadvantage, Mobility and Indigeneity

This book explores how communities become marginalized in higher education and how this affects their access to learning and ability to thrive. It provides insights from nine countries across five continents and highlights the experiences of groups that are often unheard. It concludes with a new conceptualization of the social forces that lead to marginalization in higher education.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 250 pages
\n Publication date: 27 August 2021
\n Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
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Drawing on a wealth of examples from nine countries across five continents, this comprehensive book provides a deep understanding of the factors that lead to marginalization in higher education and its impact on communities. By focusing on groups that suffer directly or indirectly from discriminatory practices or sociocultural disadvantages, the book sheds light on communities that have been overlooked in research and offers valuable insights into their experiences.

Each chapter in the book documents the experiences of a specific group, providing a rich and nuanced perspective on the challenges they face. Through these narratives, the book seeks to give voice to those who are often unheard and to broaden the scope of understanding of marginalization in higher education.

The book concludes with a new conceptualization of the social forces that contribute to marginalization in higher education, offering a framework for future research and policy interventions. This cutting-edge book is a valuable resource for higher education researchers, policy makers, and students interested in access to education, sociology of education, development studies, and cultural studies. It provides a comprehensive and insightful analysis of the complex issues surrounding marginalization in higher education and offers valuable insights into the ways in which we can work towards a more inclusive and equitable system.

\n Weight: 416g\n
Dimension: 233 x 157 x 18 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780367264574\n \n