Refuge
Volume 34, Issue 2, 2018, Pages 113-123

Examining the intersection of race, gender, class, and age on post-secondary education and career trajectories of refugees (Article) (Open Access)

Bajwa J.K. , Abai M. , Kidd S. , Couto S. , akbari-Dibavar A. , McKenzie K.
  • a Centre for Preparatory and Liberal Studies, George Brown College, Canada
  • b Canadian Centre for Victims of Torture, Canada
  • c Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Canada
  • d Canadian Centre for Victims of Torture, Canada
  • e York University, Canada
  • f Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Canada, Wellesley Institute, Canada

Abstract

This study examines the role of demographics on education and career trajectories of refugees in Canada from an intersectional perspective. It implemented a fourteen-week unique educational program that was completed by forty-one refugees, over two cohorts with the goal to overcome barriers, bridge gaps, and facilitate their transition into higher education. The data collected using a semi-structured interview guide were analyzed using a constant comparative method. The findings suggest that a supportive educational model that promotes safety, sense of belonging, and empowerment are critical to combat the structural racism, sexism, and other discriminatory factors in accessing higher education. © Jaswant Kaur Bajwa, Mulugeta Abai, Sean Kidd, Sidonia Couto, Aytak Dibavar, and Kwame McKenzie, 2018.

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Index Keywords

Canada comparative study refugee race age structure class demography secondary education higher education gender role
Link
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85066092171&doi=10.7202%2f1055582ar&partnerID=40&md5=937576f84328db473af0d525ba772819
DOI: 10.7202/1055582ar
ISSN: 02295113
Original Language: English