Refugees' Postsecondary Pursuits in a “College for All” Landscape
Abstract
ABSTRACT This paper furthers the study of refugees' postsecondary experiences by situating their aspirations and perspectives about college within a sociopolitical context characterized by a “college for all” hegemony which claims that social mobility and economic security are only possible with a college degree. Drawing on ethnographic data gathered among 11 refugees attending a community college in New York State, this project explores students' varied positions towards higher education, social mobility, and opportunity in the United States.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Education and experiences of immigrants and refugees
Migration
Health and Trauma
International Student and Expatriate Challenges
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Anthropology & Education Quarterly
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Volume
- 57
- Issue
- 2
- Publication date
- 7 January 2026
- Language
- EN