The Marginalised Majority in Higher Education: Marginalised Groups and the Barriers They Face

This book explores how the higher education sector has approached marginalized student and staff populations, highlighting the efforts to enhance access but not resulting in equity in terms of student grades, course completions, graduations, and academic opportunities. It utilizes a Bourdieusian lens to illustrate how privilege manifests in higher education and taxes the efforts of those from marginalized backgrounds.

Format: Hardback
Length: 248 pages
Publication date: 07 October 2023
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate dynamics of the higher education sector, shedding light on its approach towards marginalized student and staff populations. The author emphasizes the historical and ongoing dominance of privileged individuals within universities, highlighting the systemic mechanisms implemented to enhance access for those marginalized due to factors such as gender, race, sexual identity, disability, and/or social class. While these efforts have led to a numerical "marginalized majority," they have yet to translate into equitable outcomes in terms of student grades, course completions, graduations, academic opportunities for marginalized scholars, and chances for leadership positions. Through a Bourdieusian lens, the book offers a powerful framework to illustrate the pervasive nature of privilege in higher education, imposing significant barriers on individuals from marginalized backgrounds who strive for equal success alongside their privileged peers. This examination is of utmost importance to students and scholars engaged in the fields of higher education administration and policy, as well as social justice in education.

Weight: 466g
Dimension: 156 x 219 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031414312
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023