Managing Two Worlds
The Experiences and Concerns of Immigrant Youth in Ontario
Published on 30. November 2003
Book
Paperback/Softback
320 pages
978-1-55130-217-1 (ISBN)
Description
Based on an extensive and collaborative research effort, this book features findings from particular ethno-racial groups in Ontario, highlighting family life, social relations, citizenship, education, and employment. It also includes comparisons of immigrant and refugee youth from different countries of origin and includes an overview of current research on immigrant youth settlement, as well as an integrated summary of the research findings and perspectives for future investigation.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Toronto
Canada
Target group
Adult education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
430 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-55130-217-1 (9781551302171)
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Persons
Dr. Paul Anisef is Professor of Sociology at York University, and Associate Director of the joint Centre of Excellence for Research on Immigration and Settlement in Toronto.
Dr. Kenise Murphy Kilbride is Professor Emerita in the Faculty of Community Services at Ryerson University, and is affiliated with the Joint Centre of Excellence for Research on Immigration and Settlement in Toronto.
Dr. Kenise Murphy Kilbride is Professor Emerita in the Faculty of Community Services at Ryerson University, and is affiliated with the Joint Centre of Excellence for Research on Immigration and Settlement in Toronto.
Content
Introduction: Paul Anisef and Kenise Murphy Kilbride - Joint Centre of Excellence for Research on Immigration and Settlement, Toronto
Chapter 1: Immigrant Youth in Waterloo Region: Rick Janzen and Joanna Ochocka - Centre for Research and Education in Human Services
Chapter 2: Employment Needs of Newcomer Youth in West End Ottawa: Rishma Peera - Pinecrest-Queenway Health and Community Services, Ottawa
Chapter 3: English Language and Communication: Issues for African and Caribbean Immigrant Youth in Toronto: Jacqueline L. Scott - Coalition of Visible Minority Women, Ontario
Chapter 4: Colour, Culture, and Dual Consciousness: Issues Identified by South Asian Immigrant Youth in the Greater Toronto Area: Sabra Desai and Sangeeta Subramanian - Council of Agencies Serving South Asians and the South Asian Women's Centre
Chapter 5: Factors Affecting the Settlement and Adaptation Process of Canadian Adolescent Newcomers Sixteen to Nineteen Years of Age: Rajko Seat - Family Service Association of Toronto
Chapter 6: The Needs of Newcomer Youth and Emerging ""Best Practices"" to Meet Those Needs: Paul Anisef, Kenise Murphy Kilbridge, and Rhanda Khattar - Joint Centre of Excellence for Research on Immigration and Settlement
Conclusion: Overview and Implications of the Research: Paul Anisef and Kenise Murphy Kilbride - Joint Centre of Excellence for Research on Immigration and Settlement, Toronto
References
Appendix I: Focus Group Questions and Survey Instruments: Family Service Association Study
Appendix II: Details of the Quantitative Research
Index
Chapter 1: Immigrant Youth in Waterloo Region: Rick Janzen and Joanna Ochocka - Centre for Research and Education in Human Services
Chapter 2: Employment Needs of Newcomer Youth in West End Ottawa: Rishma Peera - Pinecrest-Queenway Health and Community Services, Ottawa
Chapter 3: English Language and Communication: Issues for African and Caribbean Immigrant Youth in Toronto: Jacqueline L. Scott - Coalition of Visible Minority Women, Ontario
Chapter 4: Colour, Culture, and Dual Consciousness: Issues Identified by South Asian Immigrant Youth in the Greater Toronto Area: Sabra Desai and Sangeeta Subramanian - Council of Agencies Serving South Asians and the South Asian Women's Centre
Chapter 5: Factors Affecting the Settlement and Adaptation Process of Canadian Adolescent Newcomers Sixteen to Nineteen Years of Age: Rajko Seat - Family Service Association of Toronto
Chapter 6: The Needs of Newcomer Youth and Emerging ""Best Practices"" to Meet Those Needs: Paul Anisef, Kenise Murphy Kilbridge, and Rhanda Khattar - Joint Centre of Excellence for Research on Immigration and Settlement
Conclusion: Overview and Implications of the Research: Paul Anisef and Kenise Murphy Kilbride - Joint Centre of Excellence for Research on Immigration and Settlement, Toronto
References
Appendix I: Focus Group Questions and Survey Instruments: Family Service Association Study
Appendix II: Details of the Quantitative Research
Index