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Race, Class, Gender, and Immigrant Identities in Education

Perspectives from First and Second Generation Ethiopian Students

Palgrave Macmillan
  • Utilizes in-depth case study interview data to contextualize the experiences of Ethiopian women in the US
  • Explores Black identity and beauty within a critical race feminism lens
  • Addresses the role of community activism in addressing inequities

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Table of contents (9 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-ix
  2. Introduction: Background and History of Ethiopia and Cultural Context

    • Adrienne Wynn, Greg Wiggan, Marcia J. Watson-Vandiver, Annette Teasdell
    Pages 1-25
  3. Ethiopia Un-colonized and Unbound: Ancient to Present

    • Adrienne Wynn, Greg Wiggan, Marcia J. Watson-Vandiver, Annette Teasdell
    Pages 27-53
  4. Critical Race Feminism and Afrocentricity

    • Adrienne Wynn, Greg Wiggan, Marcia J. Watson-Vandiver, Annette Teasdell
    Pages 55-79
  5. Ethiopian Immigrants in the U.S.: Research Context and Participants

    • Adrienne Wynn, Greg Wiggan, Marcia J. Watson-Vandiver, Annette Teasdell
    Pages 81-98
  6. Immigrant Identity in the U.S.: Black But Immigrant

    • Adrienne Wynn, Greg Wiggan, Marcia J. Watson-Vandiver, Annette Teasdell
    Pages 99-118
  7. Black Like Me: Concepts of Africanness, Blackness, and Beauty

    • Adrienne Wynn, Greg Wiggan, Marcia J. Watson-Vandiver, Annette Teasdell
    Pages 119-145
  8. Family, Traditions, and Customs

    • Adrienne Wynn, Greg Wiggan, Marcia J. Watson-Vandiver, Annette Teasdell
    Pages 147-163
  9. Gender, School, and Culture: Education and Beyond

    • Adrienne Wynn, Greg Wiggan, Marcia J. Watson-Vandiver, Annette Teasdell
    Pages 165-181
  10. Creating a Pathway for the Future: Recommendations and Conclusion

    • Adrienne Wynn, Greg Wiggan, Marcia J. Watson-Vandiver, Annette Teasdell
    Pages 183-199
  11. Back Matter

    Pages 201-228

About this book

This volume addresses the underlying intersections of race, class, and gender on immigrant girls’ experiences living in the US. It examines the impact of acculturation and assimilation on Ethiopian girls’ 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. 

Authors and Affiliations

  • College of Education, University of North Carolina at Charlott, Charlotte, USA

    Adrienne Wynn, Greg Wiggan

  • Elementary Education Department, Towson University, Towson, USA

    Marcia J. Watson-Vandiver

  • Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Clark Atlanta University, Atlanta, USA

    Annette Teasdell

About the authors



Adrienne Wynn is a career educator with proven success in secondary education. Her research interests include multicultural education and culturally responsive teaching.



Greg Wiggan is Professor of Urban Education as well as Adjunct Professor of Sociology and Affiliate Faculty of Africana Studies at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, USA. 

Marcia J. Watson-Vandiver is Associate Professor of Elementary Education at Towson University, USA. 


Annette Teasdell is Assistant Professor of Curriculum and Instruction at Clark Atlanta University, USA. 







Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Race, Class, Gender, and Immigrant Identities in Education

  • Book Subtitle: Perspectives from First and Second Generation Ethiopian Students

  • Authors: Adrienne Wynn, Greg Wiggan, Marcia J. Watson-Vandiver, Annette Teasdell

  • Series Title: Palgrave Studies in Race, Inequality and Social Justice in Education

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-75552-2

  • Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan Cham

  • eBook Packages: Education, Education (R0)

  • Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2021

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-030-75551-5Published: 13 October 2021

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-030-75554-6Published: 13 October 2022

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-030-75552-2Published: 11 October 2021

  • Series ISSN: 2524-633X

  • Series E-ISSN: 2524-6348

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: IX, 228

  • Number of Illustrations: 8 b/w illustrations, 10 illustrations in colour

  • Topics: Sociology of Education, Social Justice, Equality and Human Rights, Gender Studies, Ethnicity, Class, Gender and Crime

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eBook USD 89.00
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Softcover Book USD 119.99
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  • Compact, lightweight edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info
Hardcover Book USD 119.99
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  • Durable hardcover edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
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