Constructing choice biographies: aspirational pathways and educational choices of young Roma migrants

This article explores the dynamics between aspiration, formation and processes of educational and career choice among young Roma migrants in the United Kingdom, focusing on young people that are carving life and career pathways that diverge from traditional roles in their community. Drawing on empir...

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Published in:	Educazione Interculturale
Main Author:	Amalia Georgiana Sabiescu
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	University of Bologna 2025-05-01
Subjects:	educational choice youth transitions roma youth minority aspirations
Online Access:	https://educazione-interculturale.unibo.it/article/view/21489

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