Second Generation Youth in Canada, Their Mobilities and Identifications: Relevance to Citizenship Education

Based on narrative data recently collected from youth’s in three Canadian cities, our paper focuses on second generation perceptions of youth’s identifications in a society increasingly influenced by the forces of globalization and how these perceptions may or may not be reflected in programs of stu...

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Published in:Brock education 2008-01, Vol.17 (1), p.50
Main Authors: Hébert, Yvonne, Wilkinson, Lori, Ali, Mehrunnisa
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Children & youth
Citizenship education
Globalization
Multiculturalism & pluralism
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Summary:Based on narrative data recently collected from youth’s in three Canadian cities, our paper focuses on second generation perceptions of youth’s identifications in a society increasingly influenced by the forces of globalization and how these perceptions may or may not be reflected in programs of study dealing with citizenship education. We utilize a framework consisting of a continuum of mobilities of mind, body, and boundaries to situate their sense of self. The façade of globalisation is examined in terms of its impact on identity formation and these youths’ impressions of diversity and multiculturalism. Finally, we consider the relevance of the findings for citizenship education in Ontario, Manitoba, and Alberta.
ISSN:1183-1189
1183-1189
DOI:10.26522/brocked.v17i1.101