Learning to Belong in the World

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Focusing on the experiences of Asian American high school girls, the book explores their roles as cultural mediators and community builders amid challenges of displacement and belonging. Drawing from two years of ethnographic research, it reveals their struggles, aspirations, and the complexities of growing up in a globalized world. The work highlights the agency of immigrant youth in shaping their identities across diverse contexts, offering insights for fostering supportive educational environments where immigrant girls can flourish.