A Study of Identities of Asian Origin Primary School Children

This paper presents the opinion and views of young Asian children on a variety of topics relating to their personal and social identities. Twenty primary school children were interviewed individually using English as the main means of communication. The questions asked were open-ended and included:...

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Published in:Early child development and care 1997-01, Vol.132 (1), p.65-74
Main Author: Ghuman, Paul A.S.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Asian communities
Asian Culture
Asian origin
primary age
Asians
Biculturalism
Bilingual Students
Childhood Attitudes
Cultural Differences
Cultural Influences
Elementary Education
England
Ethnic identity
Ethnicity
Family Environment
Food
Foreign Countries
Identification (Psychology)
Identity
Identity (Psychological)
Identity Formation
Qualitative Research
Racial Bias
Religion
Young Children
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Summary:This paper presents the opinion and views of young Asian children on a variety of topics relating to their personal and social identities. Twenty primary school children were interviewed individually using English as the main means of communication. The questions asked were open-ended and included: their home life, the type of food they eat, the importance of religion in their lives, their views on their mother-tongue and its use in school, racism and their personal identities. As the approach to the study is qualitative, the children's responses are presented verbatim to show their underlying attitudes to the topics under discussion. What emerges is a fascinating mosaic of ideas and views which should be of interest to all concerned with the education and care of ethnic minority children.
ISSN:0300-4430
1476-8275
DOI:10.1080/030044397013201006