A blessing or curse on efficacy: Impact of cultural norms on the learning experiences of Somali immigrant girls
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ndltd-OhioLink-oai-etd.ohiolink.edu-ashland15757633933110212021-08-03T07:13:25Z A blessing or curse on efficacy: Impact of cultural norms on the learning experiences of Somali immigrant girls Ndungu, Naomy W. G African Studies Multicultural Education Secondary Education Culture cultural norms learning experiences Somali immigrant girls Columbus public high schools diversity inclusion education This study examined the impact of cultural norms on the learning experiences of Somali- born immigrant girls during secondary schooling in public high schools in the United States. Several studies show that among immigrants, girls are expected to adhere to family culture and traditions more closely than boys. There is limited research on the experiences of immigrant children, more so on immigrant girls. Gender determines the ways boys and girls are socialized at home, based on their native culture. In addition, gender impacts the identity of immigrant children, and adaptation in the cultures in their new schools. This study followed a qualitative approach. Eight Somali-born immigrant girls who had recently completed high schooling in six different high schools in Columbus, Ohio were interviewed. Six themes emerged from the data collected. The girls expressed feeling isolated, restricted, underrated, misjudged and embarrassed, overworked, torn between two worlds, and lumped. Overall, these girls experienced isolation, a deficit view and limited agency. 2019 English text Ashland University / OhioLINK http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ashland1575763393311021 http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ashland1575763393311021 unrestricted This thesis or dissertation is protected by copyright: all rights reserved. It may not be copied or redistributed beyond the terms of applicable copyright laws. |
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A blessing or curse on efficacy: Impact of cultural norms on the learning experiences of Somali immigrant girls |
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