Opportunities, challenges, and transitions: Educational aspirations of Pakistani migrant youth in Hong Kong

Opportunities, challenges, and transitions: Educational aspirations of Pakistani migrant youth in Hong Kong

• Chee, Wai Chi Hong Kong Baptist University

Children's Geographies, 16(1), 92-104, 2018

Taylor & Francis Ltd.

2018

• N Students & Student Services
  • NO Minorities & Immigrant Students
• P Social Context of Education
  • PH Minorities & Education, Racial & Ethnic Factors

Children and Youth Aspirations Education Ethnic Minority Youth Pakistani Students

• Hong Kong

• 1997.7 onwards

• Unknown or Unspecified

Through the experiences of Pakistani-migrant families in Hong Kong, this paper explores ethnic minority students' aspirations for education, work and the future in a context where education is highly valued but also extremely competitive. The first part depicts how Pakistani youth and their parents articulate their aspirations and opportunities and investigates the sociopolitical changes in education that are creating new opportunities for young Pakistani students. The second part considers the challenges from the larger Hong Kong society and within the Pakistani community that may hamper aspirations. The last part examines transitions and promises and the ways Pakistani youth negotiate for better futures. This article delineates the intertwining dynamics of cultural consensus, cultural dissonance and children's agency as the youth navigate the terrain of education and career.
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• English

Journal Articles

• 14733277

• 10.1080/14733285.2017.1380782

https://bibliography.lib.eduhk.hk/bibs/fce4e5ae

2018-05-10