ISSN:
1745-7823
Language:
English
Titel der Quelle:
Ethnography and education
Publ. der Quelle:
London [u.a.] : Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group
Angaben zur Quelle:
Vol. 12, No. 3 (2017), p. 347-20
DDC:
370
Abstract:
This paper examines how a transnational orientation shapes Dominican mothers' contradictory attitudes towards education in New York City. Through this ethnographic study, which draws on 36 interviews, community walkabouts, and participant observations in community-led adult education classes, we show how Dominican mothers struggle with conflicting values; on the one hand, they embrace the idea of schooling for individual advancement, integration in the US, and critical thinking, while on the other hand, they regret the diminution of a collective, family orientation and respect for parents. Overall, this study shows that contradictions are not a sign of confusion or denial, but rather a struggle to transform cultural practices that satisfy multiple worlds. A deeper understanding of these contradictions could help educators and educational institutions consider how these transnational tensions motivate parent engagement and their hopes for their children's education.
Note:
Copyright: © 2016 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group 2016
DOI:
10.1080/17457823.2016.1253026
URL:
http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/17457823.2016.1253026
URL:
https://search.proquest.com/docview/1933937805
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