â Scribed by Adrienne Wynn, Greg Wiggan, Marcia J. Watson-Vandiver, Annette Teasdell
No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.
This volume addresses the underlying intersections of race, class, and gender on immigrant girlsâ experiences living in the US. It examines the impact of acculturation and assimilation on Ethiopian girlsâ academic achievement, self-identity, and perception of beauty. The authors employ Critical Race Theory, Critical Race Feminism, and Afrocentricity to situate the study and unpack the narratives shared by these newcomers as they navigate social contexts rife with racism, xenophobia, and other forms of oppression. Lastly, the authors examine the implications of Ethiopian immigrant identities and experiences within multicultural education, policy development, and society.
Contents
List of Figures
List of Tables
1 Introduction: Background and History of Ethiopia and Cultural Context
African Immigration
Ethiopian Immigration
Pre-colonial and De-colonial Ethiopian History
Black Women Immigrants
Critical Race Feminism: AÂ Foundational Framework
Afrocentricity
Chapter Summary
References
2 Ethiopia Un-colonized and Unbound: Ancient to Present
Historical Overview
African Colonization and Ethiopiaâs Distinction
Ethiopian Internal Political Conflicts
Ethiopia Post-war Identity and Globalizationâs Impact
Transitioning from Ethiopia: SocioPolitical Perspective
Transitioning from Ethiopia: Economic Perspective
Transitioning from Ethiopia: Education Perspective
Social Constructions of Race vs. Ethnicity
Social Problem
Purpose of the Book
Significance of the Book
Definition of Terms
Acculturation
Assimilation
Beauty
Cultural Hegemony
Culture of Power
Foreign-Born
Immigrant
Legal Permanent Resident
Neoliberal Globalization
Othering
Race
Self-Identity
Chapter Summary
References
3 Critical Race Feminism and Afrocentricity
Critical Race Feminism
Critical Pedagogy
Afrocentricity
CRF and Afrocentricity
Social Ostracism
Race in America
Race as a Social Construct
Identity Formation
Acculturation, Assimilation, and Identity Formation
Chapter Summary
References
4 Ethiopian Immigrants in the U.S.: Research Context and Participants
Ethiopian Women: Social Context and the Study
Research Context
Sample Selection
Data Collection
Data Analysis
Validity and Reliability
Participant Profiles
Aster
Mary
Abena
Afia
Liya
Chapter Summary
References
5 Immigrant Identity in the U.S.: Black But Immigrant
Maintaining Ethiopian Traditions/Customs in the U.S. Matters
Immigrant and Identity Status in the U.S.
Identifying as Ethiopian and Black Versus African American
Chapter Summary
References
6 Black Like Me: Concepts of Africanness, Blackness, and Beauty
Afrocentric Standard of Beauty
Concepts of Africanness, Blackness, and Beauty
Chapter Summary
References
7 Family, Traditions, and Customs
Family-Centered Social Structure
Patriarchal Family Structure
Family Expectations
Summary
References
8 Gender, School, and Culture: Education and Beyond
Feminist Movements
Struggle of Independence Versus Family Interdependence as a Woman
School Impacts Culture When Isolated
Summary
References
9 Creating a Pathway for the Future: Recommendations and Conclusion
Implications
Recommendations
Recommendations for Policy Makers
Recommendations for Educators
Recommendations for Community Activists
Limitations and Future Research
Contributions to the Field
References
References
Index
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