Cambodian Americans and Education: Understanding the Intersections between Cultural Tradition and U.S. Schooling
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| Title: | Cambodian Americans and Education: Understanding the Intersections between Cultural Tradition and U.S. Schooling |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Akiba, Daisuke |
| Source: | Educational Forum. 2010 74(4):328-333. |
| Availability: | Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 325 Chestnut Street Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Fax: 215-625-2940; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
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| Page Count: | 6 |
| Publication Date: | 2010 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Evaluative |
| Descriptors: | Cambodians, Underachievement, Asian Americans, Cultural Influences, Cultural Differences, Literature Reviews, Acculturation, Parent Attitudes, Asian Culture, Barriers, Family School Relationship, Political Issues, Refugees |
| DOI: | 10.1080/00131725.2010.507117 |
| ISSN: | 0013-1725 |
| Abstract: | While Asian Americans are frequently thought to form a singular group, Cambodian Americans are associated with unique sociohistorical and political characteristics, and are often associated with academic underachievement. This article reviews and synthesizes the major existing Cambodian American-related works in the fields of anthropology, sociology, psychology, history, and education to provide a picture of Cambodian Americans as they relate to the American school systems. Through this review, a common thread of cultural mismatch is identified between traditional Cambodian values and their American counterparts, and its practical implications for effective practices are discussed. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Number of References: | 9 |
| Entry Date: | 2010 |
| Accession Number: | EJ897903 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | While Asian Americans are frequently thought to form a singular group, Cambodian Americans are associated with unique sociohistorical and political characteristics, and are often associated with academic underachievement. This article reviews and synthesizes the major existing Cambodian American-related works in the fields of anthropology, sociology, psychology, history, and education to provide a picture of Cambodian Americans as they relate to the American school systems. Through this review, a common thread of cultural mismatch is identified between traditional Cambodian values and their American counterparts, and its practical implications for effective practices are discussed. |
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| ISSN: | 0013-1725 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/00131725.2010.507117 |
