The Experiences of Refugee Youth from Burma in an American High School: Countering Deficit-Based Narratives through Student Voice

In the book "The Experiences of Refugee Youth from Burma in an American High School," critical ethnographic methods are used to trace the experiences and identities of refugee students from Burma as they move through their final year of schooling in an urban high school in the United States. The analysis highlights the academic paths of adolescent immigrants and the challenges they face, and how racism is subtly woven into the fabric of education. The book will benefit graduate students, researchers, academics, and pre-service teachers in various fields.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 148 pages
Publication date: 01 August 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Against the backdrop of increasing tensions surrounding immigration and identity in America, The Experiences of Refugee Youth from Burma in an American High School presents an in-depth analysis of the academic journeys of adolescent immigrants and the challenges they encounter throughout their educational journey. Delving into the historical and socio-political context of the school and surrounding landscape, this volume offers an immersive and insider perspective of the educational circumstances of SaySay, Paw Htoo, and Hlaing, the three newcomer youths from Burma. Through detailed ethnographic narratives, readers are introduced to resilient adolescents who navigate their way through the maze of social expectations, language-learning demands, and ethnic-related tensions to rebuild their identities in the United States. By highlighting the students' stories and identities, the book sheds light on how racism is subtly woven into the fabric of education in the United States and how schools can provide more equitable schooling for newcomers from other nations.

This volume will be of immense value to graduate students, researchers, academics, and pre-service teachers specializing in English language learning, refugee and immigrant education, and the sociology of education. Those with an interest in urban and multicultural education will also find this text to be highly informative and relevant.

Weight: 300g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367561185