'Racism under the radar': Student perceptions of school experiences in a multicultural context. Issue 5 (2nd September 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Zinga, Dawn Michelle; Gordon, Megan Kathleen
• Is Part Of: Race, ethnicity and education. Volume 19:Issue 5(2016)
• Page Start: 1088
• Page End: 1116
• Publication Date: 2016-09-02
• Subjects: racism -- Aboriginal students -- white privilege; Minorities -- Education -- Periodicals; Educational equalization -- Periodicals; Multicultural education -- Periodicals; Race relations -- Periodicals; Race awareness -- Periodicals; Black people -- Race identity -- Periodicals; 306.432
• DOI: 10.1080/13613324.2014.885429
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1361-3324

Abstract

Abstract : In this study focus groups were conducted to explore Aboriginal and Caucasian student perceptions of school experiences within a multicultural context. Five major themes emerged from students' dialogues that pose several questions about what sort of racist atmosphere the members of this community are being exposed to on a daily basis. The findings of this study underscore an understanding of Aboriginal student resiliency within a school setting that employs successful school initiatives that aim to promote student success. Further inquiry into these findings is needed.