An autoethnographic inquiry of the experiences of foreign-born women of color in higher education

This study examined the experiences of three foreign-born women in navigating the complex academic structure of the counseling profession using collaborative autoethnography through a feminist lens. Analysis of journal narratives emerged with four major themes: (a) Layers of Systemic Barriers, Bias,...

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Published in:International journal of qualitative studies in education 2024-05, Vol.37 (5), p.1438-1451
Main Authors: Vaishnav, Shreya, Basma, Dareen, Chen, Szu-Yu, Farrell, Isabel C.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
academia
Autoethnography
counselor education
foreign born women
woman of color
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Summary:This study examined the experiences of three foreign-born women in navigating the complex academic structure of the counseling profession using collaborative autoethnography through a feminist lens. Analysis of journal narratives emerged with four major themes: (a) Layers of Systemic Barriers, Bias, and Injustice, (b) Internalized Oppression through Masking, (c) Political is Personal, and (d) Meaning Making. Recommendations include training, mentoring, and diversifying research interests for future researchers and educators.
ISSN:0951-8398
1366-5898
DOI:10.1080/09518398.2023.2181458