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Fighting Alone: The Lived Experiences Of African Women Immigrant Farmers Acquiring Land In The U.S., Willis Ochieng, Damilola Ajayi
Fighting Alone: The Lived Experiences Of African Women Immigrant Farmers Acquiring Land In The U.S., Willis Ochieng, Damilola Ajayi
Journal of International Agricultural and Extension Education
The study adopted phenomenology to understand the lived experiences of African Women Immigrant Farmers (AWIFS) acquiring land in the U.S. Seven participants were interviewed through semi-structured interviews. The study found that AWIFs acquire land from friends, and organizations serving immigrants, including government agencies. AWIFS also partners with spouses or close relatives to purchase agricultural land. Nonetheless, AWIFS experiences numerous challenges such as limited social networks which restrict access to land-related information. Other challenges include a lack of knowledge of American land structures and tenure systems, financial challenges, and stringent funding requirements. To overcome such barriers, AWIFS, engage in expanding their …
Family Separation At The U.S. Border: History, Impact, And Solutions For Humanitarian Approach, Kara M. Ashworth, Cynthia L. Miller
Family Separation At The U.S. Border: History, Impact, And Solutions For Humanitarian Approach, Kara M. Ashworth, Cynthia L. Miller
Undergraduate Research Journal for the Human Sciences
The separation of immigrant children from their families, particularly during asylum processes, has profound negative effects on the children's mental and physical well-being. Studies indicate that children separated from their parents face trauma, anxiety, despair, and enduring psychological challenges. Young children are particularly vulnerable due to their dependence on parents for security. The repercussions of separation include attachment difficulties, developmental delays, and severe mental health issues. Historically, family separations gained significant attention during the Trump administration's "zero tolerance" policy. Although the Biden administration has indicated a shift away from such practices, challenges remain. For a holistic approach, the U.S. should …
Community Transformation: Asian American Community Leaders, Brian Ahn
Community Transformation: Asian American Community Leaders, Brian Ahn
Adult Education Research Conference
Utilizing in-depth interviews, theories, and concepts in analysis, this study examines how a group of Asian American leaders transformed their community politically, socially, and economically.
Considerations Toward How Movements Learn From And Educate Each Other: Global Histories From Below From A Pedagogical Standpoint, John Holst, Maria A. Vetter, Mai Atta, Kamil Gerónimo-López, Javier Campos-Martínez
Considerations Toward How Movements Learn From And Educate Each Other: Global Histories From Below From A Pedagogical Standpoint, John Holst, Maria A. Vetter, Mai Atta, Kamil Gerónimo-López, Javier Campos-Martínez
Adult Education Research Conference
Using the concept of world histories from below, we present research on the global flow of ideas, protest repertoires, and pedagogies across three social movements in three countries.
Assessing Colonization’S Historic And Enduring Impact On Native American Food Culture From An Adult Education Perspective, Angela Kissel
Assessing Colonization’S Historic And Enduring Impact On Native American Food Culture From An Adult Education Perspective, Angela Kissel
Adult Education Research Conference
The purpose of this Research Roundtable is to connect pre- and post-colonization adult education discourse to the historic and continued preservation of Native American food culture.
Life And Debt: The Experiences Of Black Women Use Of Student Loan Programs For Graduate Education Advancement, Natasha Webster
Life And Debt: The Experiences Of Black Women Use Of Student Loan Programs For Graduate Education Advancement, Natasha Webster
Adult Education Research Conference
This qualitative study examined the experiences of adult Black women doctoral graduates and the use of student loans to advance and gain financial prosperity.