Abstract
ABSTRACT We studied how racialized students navigate and cope with campus life amidst a context of discrimination in a midsize Canadian city. Using a situational analysis approach informed by participatory action research principles, our analysis revealed two overarching themes: (1) Thrown Against a White Background, representing frequent encounters of White normativity and supremacy often experienced through racially-based social stigma, marginalization and tokenism and; (2) [I am] Not at Home But I Feel Comfortable Enough to Laugh: students’ struggles to build a sense of home constrained by limited infrastructure and supports to sustain their efforts. This research points to the need for service providers to explicitly acknowledge cultural differences as opportunities to build rapport with racialized students, and, to consider normalized and overt racism as key determinants of students’ progress and wellbeing. Ultimately, policies that build on racialized students’ efforts and vision for a more inclusive community must be fostered.
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