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A blessing or curse on efficacy: Impact of cultural norms on the learning experiences of Somali immigrant girls

Ndungu, Naomy W. G

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2019, Doctor of Education, Ashland University, College of Education.
This study examined the impact of cultural norms on the learning experiences of Somali- born immigrant girls during secondary schooling in public high schools in the United States. Several studies show that among immigrants, girls are expected to adhere to family culture and traditions more closely than boys. There is limited research on the experiences of immigrant children, more so on immigrant girls. Gender determines the ways boys and girls are socialized at home, based on their native culture. In addition, gender impacts the identity of immigrant children, and adaptation in the cultures in their new schools. This study followed a qualitative approach. Eight Somali-born immigrant girls who had recently completed high schooling in six different high schools in Columbus, Ohio were interviewed. Six themes emerged from the data collected. The girls expressed feeling isolated, restricted, underrated, misjudged and embarrassed, overworked, torn between two worlds, and lumped. Overall, these girls experienced isolation, a deficit view and limited agency.
Judy Alston, Ph.D. (Committee Chair)
Rosaire Ifedi, Ed.D. (Committee Member)
Constance Savage , Ph.D. (Committee Member)
144 p.

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  • Ndungu, N. W. G. (2019). A blessing or curse on efficacy: Impact of cultural norms on the learning experiences of Somali immigrant girls [Doctoral dissertation, Ashland University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ashland1575763393311021

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Ndungu, Naomy. A blessing or curse on efficacy: Impact of cultural norms on the learning experiences of Somali immigrant girls. 2019. Ashland University, Doctoral dissertation. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ashland1575763393311021.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Ndungu, Naomy. "A blessing or curse on efficacy: Impact of cultural norms on the learning experiences of Somali immigrant girls." Doctoral dissertation, Ashland University, 2019. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ashland1575763393311021

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)